HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-04-09 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session
!lP.oL TOWN COl9tdC{L
InIOFtK SESSION
TUESDAV, APRIL 9, 1996
2.00 P.M. AT TOV COl1NCIL CHAIVdBEF2S
- AGENDA
1. PEC/DRB Review
2. Overview of the 208 Region XII Water Quality Management Plan.
3. Review of Berry Creek 5th Sketch Plan and Future Ptanning Process
4. Ampfified Sound Update.
5. A request to present an a{ternative to the Vail Town Council for the third employee housing
unit required under the Cornice Building Special Development District, Ordinance No. 7,
Series of 1994. The request is to establish the third emp{oyee housing unit in an existing
primary/secondary residence located at 2635-B Larkspur Lane (Intermountain).
6. Amendment to City Market Lease and Development Agreements.
' 7. Information Update. .
8. Council Reports. 9. Other.
10. Adjournment.
N07E UPCOAflING flflEE'fIiVG STARY ?IIVIES BELOIM:
_.(ALL 71flAES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT'TO CHAIVGE) -
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THE fVE3CT bA1L TOWN COUFICIL REGULAFZ WORK SESSIOPd
WILL BE ON TlOESDAY, 4I16196, BEGIPINIPJG AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHA,MBERS.
THE FOLLOWIRIG !lAll. T01ftIN COUNCIL FtEGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TBJESDAV, ,'i/7/96, BEGIIVNING AT 2:00 P.M. IfV TO!! COUNCIL CHAflABERS.
TCiE NEXT !lAIL TOWR1 COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETIIVG
1filILL BE ON TUESDAY, 4196196, BEGItJh11NG AT 7:30 P.M. iN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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VA@L T'OWN COIJIVCIL
WORK SESSION
Tl9ESDAV, APRIL 9, 1996
2:00 P.M. AT Tt)N COUNCIL CliAnflBEFtS
EXPANDED A?GENDA
2:00 P.M. 1. PEC/DRB Review
2:15 P.M. 2. Overvievv of the 208 Region XII Water Quality Nianagement Plan.
Robert Ray, NWCCOG
ACTIOiV REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review the 208 Plan and consider
adoption of this plan for the Town of Vail.
BACKGROUIVD RATIONALE: The 208 plan is a required plan for
coordinated regional water quality management under Section 208 of the
Federal Clean Water Act. There are two volumes of the 208 plan.
Volume 1 identifies six broad policies for water quality management.
Volume 2 contains specific watershed plans. One of these Watershed
plans is for the Eagle River Watershed which includes Gore Creek. This
plan addresses specific actions to protect and improve water quality in
_ the Eagle River and Gore Creek. Issues and recommendations in the
. plan address point sources of pollution, nonpoint sources, and stream
flow. The recommendations in this Plan can be used to modify state
water quality standards and to provide direction for local vuater resource
management.
2:45 P.M. 3. Revievv of Berry Creek 5th Sketch Plan and Future Planning Process.
Peter Jamar Associates
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Provide direction to Peter Jamar
Associates and TOV representatives to the Eagle County Recreation
Authority as to TOV position on potential uses on the property.
BACKGROUiVD RATIOfVALE: A previously approved sketch plan will
expire in June. The planning process which has not gone forward since
sketch plan approval is being resumed. The potential use of the property
has been impacted by the development taking place on the Miller Ranch
property by the Eagle County School District.
3:30 P.M. 4. Amplified Sound Update
Tom fVioorhead
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Nlotion by Council directing staff to
resume issuing amplified sound permits for 1996.
BACKGROUND RATlONALE: In December of 1994 the Town Councif
suspended the renewal of amplified sound permits for 1995 pending the
examination of the Town's amplified sound ordinance and enforcement of
the ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMEfVDATIOIV: Authorize renewal of amplified sound
permits and new applications. Staff will evaluate the amplification and v?rill
continue rigid enforcement. Sound permit will provide for ioss of the
permit in the event of amplified sound violations.
4:00 P.M. 5. A request to present an alternative to the Vail Town Council for the third
George Ruther employee housing unit required under the Cornice Building Special
Development District, Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1994. The request is to
establish the third empfoyee housing unit in an existing
primary/secondary residence located at 2635-B Larkspur Lane
(Intermountain). Greg Amsden, representing the owner,David Smith.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with conditions,
or deny the proposed location.of the third required employee housing unit
for the Cornice Building Special Development District.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On April 5, 1994, the Vail Town Council
approved Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1994, the establishment of Special
Development District No. 32, the Cornice Building. Approval of Special
Development District No. 32 required that the property owner provide
three, deed restricted employee housing units. Section 6 of Ordinance
No. 7, requires that the Town Council review and approve the proposed
location of each employee housing unit. The applicant is back before the
Council requesting approval of the proposed location for the third, and
final required employee housing unit.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Upon review of the request to allow the
secondary unit at 2635-B Larkspur Lane to be deed restricted as an
employee housing unit, to satisfy the third and final employee unit for the
Cornice Building, the Community Development Department recommends
approval of the request. In Staff's opinion, the proposal meets the
criteria listed in Section 6 of Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1994, for the
employee housing units for the Cornice Building SDD.
4:20 P.M. 6. Amendment to City Market Lease and Development Agreements.
Tom Moorhead
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review Amendment to Lease and
Development Agreement consistent with Resolution No. 5, Series of
1996.
BACKGFtOUND f2ATIONALE: The Resolution is presently effective until
December, 1996. The Amendment will provide for a set-off from the City
Market rent in the event that City Market assumes the TOV
responsibilities to share defense costs is set forth in Resolution No. 5.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Amendment.
4:35 P.M. 7. Information Update.
_ 4,45 P.M. _8. Council Reports. -
4:55 P.M. 9. Other.
5:05 P.M. 10. Adjournment.
NOTE UPCOMIIdG MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
THE NEXT VbIL TOWId COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 4/16/96, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TQWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 5/7/96, BECINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 4/16/96, BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
VAI]L 'a("0WN C'OIJNC'yL MEE"I"IrlTG
Tuesday, A12ri123. 1996
Work session THE MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Tuesdav. Apri130. 1996 .
Work session NO MEETING DUE TO STH TUESDAY OF MONTH.
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PLANNINC AND ENVIRONMENYAL COMMISS90P? '
April 8, 1996
FINAL AGENDA
Project Arientation / Lunch 11:30 pm ~
Site !lisifs 12:30 prn
1. Orrison - 1464 Aspen Grove Lane
2. Innsbruck Meadows - 2772 - 2892 Kinnickinnick Road 3. VVatkins - 1799 Sierra Trail
4. Vail Associates - Gondola
Driver: George .
Public Hearing 2:00 p.ma
1. A request to modify PEC conditions of approval to a{4aw for driveway grades up to 12°l0
and changes to the approved employee housing phasing requirements located at 2772-
2892 Kinnickinnick Road/ Lots 1-14, Innsbruck Meadows Subdivision.
_ Applicant: Bob Borne
Planner: George Ruther
MOTION: Galen Aasland SECOND: Henry Pratt VOTE: 5-0-1 (Amsden
abstained)
APPROVED VVITH 1 COPdDIT10N
2. A request for a parking variance to allow for the construction of a new single family
residence with a garage in the front setback located at 1799 Sierra Trail/Lot 17, Vail
Village West Filing #1
Applicant: Julia Watkins
Planner: Randy Stouder MOTION: Greg Amsden SECOND: Henry Pratt VOTE: 6-0
APPROVED WITH 9 CONDITION
3. A request for a worksession to discuss a major exterior alteration in the CCII Zone District and a conditional use permit for the replacement of the gondola located at Tract
V D, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing; a portion of Tract B, Vail Lionshead 2nd Filing; Tract A, Block
1, Vail Village 6th Filing, Tract C, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing, Lot 4, Block 1, Vail
Lionshead 1 st Filing, a portion of Tract B, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing, and an unplatted parcel of land located in the north 1/2 of Section 7, Township 5 South, Range 80 west of
the 6th Principal Meridian. (A more detailed description of the above referenced
properties may be found in the Office of the Department of Community Development).
Applicant: Vail Associates, Inc., represented by Joe Macy
Planner: Jim Curnutte
N0 VOTE - UVORKSESSION DISCUSSIOId ONLV
4. A request for a front setback variance and a request to utilize the 250 Ordinance to allow
for a garage and a Type I EHU to be constructed at 1464 Aspen Grove Lane/Lot 10,
Block 2, Lions Ridge Filing No. 4.
Applicant: Carrol Orrison, represented by Tom Braun
Planner: Mike Mollica
MOTION: Henry Pratt SECOND: Gene Uselton VOTE: 6-0
DENIED
5. A request for an interior residentia{ addition, utilizing the 250 Ordinance, to allow for an addition to the living area, located at 295 Forest Road/Lot 20, 61ock 7, Vail Village 1 st Filing. -
Applicant: Pat Welsh
Planner: Lauren Waterton
STAFF APPROVED
6. A request for a Minor SDD amendment to allow for streetscape improvements to the
Cascade Village Subdivision entrance located at 1300 Westhaven Drive/Intersection of
Westhaven Dr. and South Frontage Road. Applicant: L-O Westhaven Inc., represented by Skip Behrhorst
Pfanner: Randy Stouder
TABLED UNTIL MAV 13,1996
7. A request for a residential addition, utilizing the 250 Ordinance, to allow for an expansion
to an existing residence located at 802 Potato Patch Drive/Lot 4, Block 1, Potato Patch.
App(icant: Padraic Deighan, represented by Steve Riden Planner: Randy Stouder
TABLED UNTlL MAY 13, 1996
8. A request for Site Coverage, Front Setback, Side Setback and Density variances to allow for
an addition to the building located at 1845 West Gore Creek Drive/Lot 21, Vaii Village West _
Fi(ing No. 2.
Applicant: Ted Smathers, represented by Brent Alm
Planner; Jim Curnutte
WITHDRAWN
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9. Information lJpdate `
10. Approval of March 25, 1996 PEG minutes.
11. Communiry Strategic Planning Prvicess - Vail Tomorrow (30 minutes)
Susan Connelly / Suzanne Silverthorne.
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PLANNBNG AND ENilBFtONMENTAL COAAMISSION
April 8, 1996 .
AGEiVDA
Prolect Or6engatimn / Lunch 11 a30 pm
Sige Vasa4s 12o30 pm
1. Orrison - 1464 Aspen Grove Lane
2. Innsbruck,fVieadows - 2772 - 2892 Kinnickinnick Road
3. Watkins - 1799 Sierra Trail
4. Vail Associates - Gondola
Driver: George
Publia Hea" 2000 p.me
1. A request to modify PEC conditions of approval to allow for driveway grades up to 12%
and changes to the approved employee housing phasing requirements located at 2772-
2892 Kinnickinnick Road/ Lots 1-14, Innsbruck Meadows Subdivision.
Applicant: Bob Borne
Planner:. George Ruther
2. A request for a parking variance to allow for the construction of a new single family
residence with a garage in the front setback located at 1799 Sierra Trail/Lot 17, Vail
-Village VVest Filing #1
,4pplicant: Julia UVatkins
Planner: Randy Stouder .
3. A request for aworksessoon to discuss a major exterior alteration in the CCII Zone
District and a conditional use permit for the replacement of the gondola located at Tract
D, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing; a portion of Tract B, Vail Lionshead 2nd Filing; Tract A, Block
1, Vail Village 6th Filing, Tract C, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing, Lot 4, Block 1, Vail _
Lionshead 1 st Filing, a portion of Tract B, Vail Lionshead 1 st Filing, and an unplatted
parcel of land located in the north 1/2 of Section 7, Township 5 South, Range 80 wrest of
the 6th Principal Meridian. (A more detailed description of the above referenced
propertiesmay be found in the Office of the Department of Community Development).
P?pplicant: Vail Associates, Inc., represented by Joe Macy
Planner: Jim Curnutte 4. A request for a front setback variance and a request to utilize fhe 250 Ordinance fo allow
for a garage and a Type I EHU to be constructed at 1464 Aspen Grove Lane/Lot 10,
Block 2, Lions Ridge Filing No. 4.
Applicant: Carrol Orrison, represented by Tom Braun
Planner: Mike Mollica
5. A request for an interior residential addition, utilizing the 250 Ordinance, to allow for an
addition to the living area, located at 295 Forest Road/Lot 20, Block 7, Vail Village 1 st
Filing.
Applicant: Pat Welsh
Planner: Lauren Waterton
STAFF APPROVED
6. A request for a Minor SDD amendment to allow for streetscape improvements to the Cascade Village Subdivision entrance located at 1300 Westhaven Drive/Intersection of
Westhaven Dr. and South Frontage Road.
Applicant: L-O Westhaven Inc., represented by Skip Behrhorst
Planner: Randy Stouder
TABLED UNTIL IIAAY 13, 1996 ,
7. A request for a residential addition, utilizing the 250 Ordinance, to allow for an expansion
to an existing residence located at 802 Potato Patch Drive/Lot 4, Block 1, Potato Patch.
Applicant: Padraic Deighan, represented by SYeve Riden
Planner: Randy Stouder
TABLED UNTIL MAY 13,1996
8. A request for Site Coverage, Front Setback, Side Setback and Density variances to allow for
an addition to the building located at 1845 West Gore Creek Drive/Lot 21, Vail Village West
Filing No. 2.
Applicant: Ted Smathers, represented by Brent Alm
Planner: Jim Curnutte
WITHDRAWN
9. Information Update , .
10. Approval of March 25, 1996 PEC minutes.
11. Community Strategic Planning Process - Vail Tomorrow (30 minutes)
Susan Connelly / Suzanne Silverthorne.
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Agenda last revised (4/4/96 10am)
D]ESgtGN REVgEW BOARD AGENDA
Apri? 3, 1996
3.00 P.M.
PRO.D1EC7i' Gg8][ENTA'II'IOIY / ILUNcCH Il2=30
SIlTE VISI'd'S 1:45
1. Town of Vail - E. Lionshead Bus Stop
2. Lion Square Lodge -.660 W. Lionshead Place
3. Sirotkin - 1415 Westhaven Drive
4. Arnold Residence - 1827 Alpine Drive
5. Gray Residence - 2672 Kinnickinnick Court
6. Roth - 2399 Cbamonix Lane
7. 1Vlueller - 3152 Booth Falls Court
8. 1VIay Residence - 1067 Ptannigan Road
9. Hubcap - 143 East Meadow Drive
Driver: George
1. Sirotkin - Conceptual review of a residential addition. GR
1415 Westhaven Drive/Lot 52, Glen Lyon Subdivision
, Applicant: Neil Sirotkin
. 1V10TION: SECOND: VOTE:
CONCIEP'II'UAIL - N~ ~OT}E
2. International Wing - Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision to approve a AK
buffer to be built between a proposed addition and the existing condominiums.
174 E. Gore Creek Drive/portions of Lots A, B, and C, Block SC, Vail Village lst Filing
Appellant: lYTs. Anita Saltz
MOTION: Alm SECOIVD: Uselton VOTE: 5-0
UPHE]LgD = with the clarification that the elevator shaft not extend above the height of the deck
railing.
3. Lion Square Lodge - Lobby addition and site area improvements JC
660 West Lionshead Place/Lot l, Vail Lionshead lst Filing, lst Addition
Applicant: John Railton, representing the Lion Square Lodge Condominium Association
MOTION: Alm SECOIVD: Hingst VOTE: 5-0
APPROVIED WAT]HI ~ONDBB'dON
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4. Gray Residence - Changes to approved plans JC 2672 Kinnickinnick CourtlLot 6, Block 2, Vail Intermountain
Applicant: Harry Gray
MOTION: Hingst SECOND: Uselton VOTE: 5-0
APPROVED
5. Town of Vail - East Lionshead bus stop renovation LW
Applicant: Town of Vail
MOTION: Uselton SECOND: Hingst VOTE: 1-4
MOTION FOR APPROVAL FAILED. No additional motion was made.
6. Mueller - Final review of a new duplex RS
3152 Booth Falls Court/Lot 4, Block 2, Vail Village 12th Filing
Applicant: John Mueller
MOTION: Alm SECOND: Britain VOTE: 5-0
APPROVED
7. Arnold - Conceptual review of a new single family residence RS
1827 Alpine Drive/Lot 45, Vail Village West, Filing #1
Applicant: Steve Arnold
MOTION: SECOND: VOTE:
-Y CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE
8. May - Conceptual review of a new single family residence GR
1067 Ptarmigan Road/Lot 4 and W1/2 of 5, Block 5, Vail Village 7th
Applicant: Roy and Paula May
MOTION: S.ECOND: VOTE:
CONCEPTUAL - lei0 VOTE
9. Hubcap - Interior expansion and addition of a second outdoor dining area. DM
143 East Meadow Drive/Lot P, Block SD; Vail Village 1 st Filing (Crossroads)
Applicant: Lance Lucey MOTION: Alm SECOND: Hingst VOTE: 5-0
APPROVED WITH CONDITION
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10. Roth - Conceptual review of a new single family residence. DM
2399 Chamonix Lane/Lot 17, Block A, Vail Das Schone
Applicant: Mike Roth
1VIOTTOIV: SECOIVD: VOTE:
cCONcCl~PTNAL - l~~ ~OTIE
M[EMBERS PRESENT MENIBERS ABSENT
Mike Arnett
Brent Alm
Clark Brittain
Ted Hingst
Gene Uselton
Staff A r~n ovals
Chicago Pizza - Sign. JC
1031 W. Frontage Rd., Unit F
Applicant: Greg Kraft
Vail Associates, Inc. - Sign. LW
278 Hanson Ranch Road/Bridge Street Lodge
Applicant: Larry Ast
1Vlueller Duplex - Plan changes. RS
3155 Booth Falls Ct./Lot 3, Block 2, Vail Village 12th Filing
Applicant: Johann Mueller
WD Condos - Replace exterior siding with stucco LVV
1527 Vail Valley I?rive/L,ot 10, Block 3, Vail Valley 1 st Filing
Applicant: I3ormel Foods Corp
Senderos - Window replacement. LW
600 Vail Vatley. Drive/Pinos del IVorte -
Applicant: 1Vlanuel Senderos, Unit 1 .
King - Vilindow changes L\AI
1881 Lionsridge Loop #25Nai1 Pointe #25
Applicant: 1VIatt King
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Spraddle Creek Estates, Lot 2- Plan revision. LW
1058 Riva Glen/Lot 2, Spraddle Creek Estates
Applicant: SBC Development Corp.
Johnson Residence - Minor exterior changes. LW
2705 Davos TraiVLot 14, Block B, Vail Ridge Subdivision
Applicant: Michelle Johnson
Innsbruck Meadows - Regrading of driveway and revised landscaping. GR
2832-2892 Kinnickinnick Road/Lots 1-6, Innsbruck Meadows Subdivision
Applicant: Bob Borne
McIntyre - Exterior changes to existing residence LW
1462 Aspen Grove Lane/Lot 11, Block 2, Lionsridge Filing #4
Applicant: Scott McIntyre
Vail Village Inn - New service door. LW
100 East Meadow Drive/Vail Village Inn
Applicant: Josef Staufer
Fallier Duplex - Change to previously approved colors. RS
1873 Liorisridge Loop/Lot 2, Block 3, Lionsridge 3rd
Applicant: Jack Snow
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REG9ON X00 WATER QUALITY IVIANAGEMEIVT PLAN
02/29/96 DRAFT
VOLUME 9 ~ POLICY PLAN
Page
Tabfe of Contents VI - 1
List of Tables and Figures VI - 6
In4roduction VI - 9
How To Use This Plan VI -11
Background VI -12
Policy Summary VI -15
fP0L9C1( 1e WATER QUALITV VI -18
1.1 Policy Sta4ement VI -18
1.2 Policy Objectives VI -18
1.3 Policy Justification VI -18
1.4 Implementation Recommendations VI -19
1.4.1 iVieet Existing V1/ater Quality Standards VI -19
1.4.2 Recommend Revisions to Water Quality Standards, VI -19
Classifications, and Designations
1.4.2.1 Special 1/Vater Quality Standards VI -19
1.4.2.2 New Outstanding Waters Designations !!I -19
1.4.2.3 Changes to Use-Protected Designations VI -20
1.4.2.4 Changes to Temporary Nlodifications VI -20
1.4.2.5 Designated Uses Recommendation VI -21
1.4.2.6 Designated Use Impairment Recommendations VI -21
1.4.2.6.1 Water Quality Limited - Allocated Segments VI -21
1.4.2.6.2 Water Quality Limited - Potentially Threatened VI -22
1.4.2.6.3 1/Vater Quality Limited - Partially Supported VI -23
1.4.2.6.4 VVater Quality Limited - Not Supporting VI -24
1.4.3 Implement Local Governmental Land Use Controls VI -24
1.4.4 Implement Water Quality Improvement Projects VI -24
1.4.4.1 Inactive Mine 1A'.Q. Improvement Projects VI -25
POL9CY 2. WAT~R USE AND DE!lELOPMENT VI -26
2.1 Policy Statement VI -26
2.2 Policy Objectives VI -26
2.3 Policy Justification VI -26
2.4 Implementation Recommendations VI -27
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POLICY 3. LAND USE AND DISTURBANCE VI- 29
3.1 Policy Statement VI- 29
3.2 Policy Objectives VI- 29
3.3 Policy Justification VI- 30
3.4 Implementation Recommendations VI- 31
POLICY 4. DOMESTIC, MUNICIPAL AND INDUSTRIAL WASTES VI- 35
4.1 Policy Statement VI- 35
4.2 Policy Objectives VI- 35
4.3 Policy Justification VI- 36
4.4 Implementation Recommendations VI- 36
POLICY 5. CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT VI- 38
5.1 Policy Statement VI- 38
5.2 Policy Objectives VI- 38
5.3 Policy Justification VI- 38
5.4 Implementation Recommendations VI- 38
POLICY 6. MANAGEMENT SYSTEM VI- 41
6.1 Policy Statement VI- 41
6.2 Policy Objectives VI- 41
6.3 Policy Justification VI- 41
6.3.1 Background VI- 41
6.3.2 The Designation Process VI- 41
6.4 Implementation Recommendations VI- 42
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02/29/96 DRAFT
VOLUME UU = WATER QUALITY PFZOGRAM DEVELOPIVIEIVT
Execu4ive Summary
1.0 BNTROD~CTDON
1.1 The Colorado F2iver Basin
1.2 The Yampa River Basin
1.3 The North Platte River Basin
2.0 REGIONAL V!lpaTER QUALITY ASSESSMENT Sl7AAMi4RY
3.0 CLe4SSIFBCAT90NS AND ST'e4NDARDS
3.1 Overview Of Colorado's Classifications And Standards System
3.2 Existing V1/ater Quality S4andards
3.2.1 Table Value ln/ater Quality Standards
3.2.2 Outstanding 1/Vaters in the Region
3.2.3 Use-Protected Waters in the Region
4.0 REGuoNAL WATER QUALITY issuEs
4.1 Point Source Impacts
4.1.1 fViunicipal Dischargers
4.1.2 Industrial Dischargers
4.1.3 Construction Activities
4.2 Nonpoint Source Impacts
4.2.1 Land Use and Disturbance
4.2.1.1 Inactive Mines
4.2.1.2 Development
4.2.1.2.1 Stormwater
4.2.1.2.2 Septic Systems
4.2.1.2.3 Wetland and Riparian Losses
4.2.1.3 Agriculture & Silviculture
4.2.1.4 Recreation Impacts
4.2.2 Vl/ater Use and Development
4.2.2.1 Hydrologic Modifications
4.2.2.1.1 Transbasin Diversion
4.2.2.1.2 In-Basin Diversions
4.2.2.2 In-Basin Changes in Water Usage
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4.2.2.2.1 Municipal
4.2.2.2.2 Industrial '
4.3 Colorado River Basin Salinity
4.4 Groundwater Issues
5.0 MANAGEMENT SVSTEMS
5.1 Clean Water Act
5.2 Colorado Water Quality Control Commission
5.3 Point Sources
5.3.1 Industrial Dischargers
5.3.2 Wasteload Allocations
5.4 Nonpoint Sources
5.5 Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Forum
5.6 Colorado River Headwaters Forum
5.7 Regional Management Agencies
6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF THIS PLAN
6.1 Environmentallmpacts
6.1.1 Overview
6.1.2 Previously Implemented Plan Recommendations
6.1.3 Future Plan Recommendations
6.2 Social and Economic Impacts
6.2.1 Overview
6.2.2 Previously Implemented Plan Recommendations
6.2.3 Future Plan Recommendations
7.0 PLAN IMPLEMENTATIOIV
8.0 WATERSHED WATER QU,ALITY MANAGEMENT PLANS
Blue River Water Quality Management Plan
Eagle River Water Quality Management Plan
North Platte River Water Quality Management Plan
Roaring Fork Water Quality Management Plan
Upper Colorado River Water Quality Management Plan
Upper Yampa River Water Q:jality Management Plan
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APPENDICES
Appendix 1. Glossary
Appendix 2. Towns and Counties within Region XII, and Population Projections
Appendix 3. Vllasfiewater Treatment Plants within Region XII, including:
capacity, type of treatment, sludge disposal method; rates; age;
condition
Appendix 4. Water providers within Region XII, including: gallons per year;
population served; ra4es, etc.
Appendix 5. Select water quality data from Region XII, with references for
expanded water quality data.
Appendix 6. Sfiream standards and classifications for water within Region XII.
Appendix 7. Impaired Uses Stream Segments within Region XII (304(I) list).
Appendix 8. CDPS permit holder list for Region XII (including stormwater
permi4s)
Appendix 9. Designated iVlanagement Agencies Agreements
Appendix 10. Sample Local Governmen4 Water Quality Regulations
Appendix 11. Example Best Management Practices
Appendix 12. NiAPS, MAPS, fVIAPS
Index
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LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES
VOLUME I
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Figure 1 Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Regional VI - 10
and Watershed Boundaries
Figure 2 NWCCOG Regional Water Quality Management Plan VI - 11
Table 1 Water Quality Planning Elements VI - 14
Table 2 Recommended Management Agency Structure VI - 16
Table 3 Recommended Management Agency Structure VI - 42
VOLUME II
Figure 3 Upper Colorado River Basin Map VII - 8
Figure 4 Yampa River Basin Map VII -10
Figure 5 Upper North Platte Watershed Map VII -11
Table 4 Water Quality Planning Elements VII - 5
BLUE RIVER WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
Figure 6 Blue River Watershed Map B- 4
Table 5 Blue River Watershed Instream Flows B- 20
Table 6 Blue River pomestic Wastewater Treatment Facilities B- 23
Table 7 Summit County Population Statistics B- 26
Table 8 Blue River Watershed Transbasin Diversions B- 31
Table 9 Bluer River Water Quality Standards and Classifications B- 43
Table 10 Blue River Watershed Designated Use Impairment B- 47
Table 11 Blue River 303(d) List B- 48
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. LuST OF FiGUREs AND TABLEs
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Page
EAGLE RIVER 1/VATER QUALITY MANAGEMERIT PLAiV
Figure 7 Eagle River V1/atershed Map E- 4
Table 12 Eagle Mine Investigation E- 8
Table 13 Eagle River Watershed Instream Flows E- 17
Table 14 Eagle River pomesfiic 1Nastewater Treatment Facili4ies E- 22
Table 15 Eagle County Population Statistics E- 24
Table 16 Eagle River Water Quality Classifications E- 35
Table 17 Eagle River Watershed Designated Use Impairment E- 37
Table 18 Eagle River Watershed 303(d) List E- 39
NORTH PLATTE RIVER V1/ATER QUALITY NIANAGEMENT PLAIV
Figure 8 North Platte River 1lVatershed Map NP- 4
Table 19 Norfh Platte River Watershed Instream Flows NP-10
Table 20 Jackson County Population Statistics RIP-12
Table 21 North Platte River Stream Classifications NP-18
ROARIRIG FORK 1/VATERSHED iViANAGEiVIENT PLAN
Figure 9 Roaring Fork River Watershed Map RF- 4
Table 22 Selected Water Quality Parameters, iVlainstem Brush RF-10
Creek Watershed
Table 23 Roaring Fork River Watershed Instream Flows RF-16
Table 24 Roaring Fork fViunicipal & Domestic Wastewater RF-20
Treatment Plants
Table 25 Roaring Fork River Watershed Permanent Population RF-26
Table 26 Roaring Fork River 1/Vatershed Transbasin Diversions RF-30
- 1993
Table 27 Roaring Fork River Stream Classifications RF-39
Table 28 Roaring Fork River Designated Use Impairment RF-42
Table 29 Roaring Fork River 303(d) List RF-43
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LBST OF FIGURES AND TABLES .
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Page
UPPER COLORADO RIVER WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
Figure 10 Upper Colorado River Watershed Map C- 4
Table 30 Upper Colorado Drainages & Average Annual Runoff C- 5
Table 31 Three Lakes Annual Average Trophic State Indicators C- 7
Table 32 Colorado River Watershed Instream Flows C- 17
Table 33 Municipal & Domestic Wastewater Permits over 0.02 MGD C- 27
Table 34 Grand County Population Statistics C- 30
Table 35 Colorado River Stream Classifications C -41
Table 36 Colorado River Designated Use Impairment C- 44
Table 37 Colorado River 303(d) List C- 45
YAMPA RIVER WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
• Figure 11 Yampa River Watershed Map Y- 4
Table 38 Yampa River Watershed Instream Flows Y- 16
Table 39 Yampa River Watershed Domestic Wastewater Y- 21
Treatment Facilities
Table 40 Routt County Population Projections Y- 24
Table 41 Yampa River Stream Classifications Y- 33
Table 42 Yampa River Designated Use Impairment Y- 36
Table 43 Yampa River 303(d) List Y- 38
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INTRODUCTION
02/29/96 DRAFT
The purpose of Section 208 of the Federal Clean 1/Vater Act is to require plans for
coordinated regional approaches to water quality management. This Regional Water
Quality iVlanagement Plan, or 208 Plan, is a comprehensive revision of the Northwest
Colorado Council of Governments' (NWCCOG) 208 Plan which was last approved in
1989 by Governor Romer.
This 208 Plan consists of two volumes and appendices (including a glossary). Volume
I consists of the Regional Policies and describes recommendations to protect and
enhance the water quality within 4he NWCCOG region, consistent with the
requirements of the Clean V1/ater Act. Volume II consists of the Regional Water Quality
Assessment which describes existing water quality, identifies the major regional water
quality issues, and presents 4he individual V1/ater Quality Nlanagement Plans for each
of the six watersheds within the iVWCCOG region (Figure 1).
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HOVV TO USE THIS PLAiV
Volume B, Policy Plan, eonsis4s of six policies. Policy 1 outlines changes IVVVCCOG
is recorvtrriending go the Sfiate Water Quality Control Commission regarding water
quality regulations. The nex4 fiour policies recommend actions to minimize water
quali4y impac4s for enti4ies which have the authori4y fo regulate land use and other
ac4ivi4ies. These entities include federal, sfate, and local governments. The las4
policy identifies vvhich entities or "IVlanagement Agencies" are responsible for
implemen4ing the recommended ac4ions.
Volume BI, VVater Quali4y Program Dedelopment, describes the water qualify
assessments 4ha4 were used to develop the policies in !/olume I. The Regional
llVater Quality Assessmen4 is a summary of the major water quality issues identified
in the region. This sec4ion is also provided 4o inform readers of water quality
impacts from various ac4ivi4ies and gives an overview of the existing systems which
protecf wa4er quali4y.
T'he six individual wa4ershed plans in !/olume II form the foundation of 4his 208 Plan.
Each watershed plan has the following sections:
* A summary of the wa4ershed characteris4ics and hovN the plan was developed;
* An evaluation of existing water quality data;
* Sdenfification of Poinfi and Nonpoint Source issues and recommendations for
specific water qualifiy issues in the basin;
* A description of existing and pofiential wa4er quality improvement projects
(including educa4ion);
* A summary ofi local water qualify related land use regulations;
* A summary of water quality monitoring efforfs and needs;
* A discussion of watershed sfiream segment water quality designations,
classifications, s4andards and recommended changes.
The flow chart below (Figure 2) illus4rates the structure of this 208 Plan.
Figure 2. NV1lCCOG Regional Vilater Quality Nianagement Plan Structure
Re9i°na0Water Qualety Volume I
Policies
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RegionaY V'Vater Quality Volume II
Assessanent
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BACKGROUND .
In 1972, Congress overrode a presidentiai veto to pass the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act Amendments of 1972 (PL92-500), also known as the Clean Water Act.
This Act has been further amended with significant changes in 1977 (PL95-217)
and 1987 (PL100-4). The Clean Water Act states that the ultimate objective of the
Act is to "restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the
Nation's waters". In beginning the process to improve water quality,. the Clean
Water Act identified a number of planning programs to be initiated at various levels
of government outlined in Section 208.
To maximize efficient use of resources and provide regional coordination, Section
208 of the Act established an areawide approach to planning for the abatement of
pollution. Section 208 (titled "Areawide Waste Treatment Plans") provides criteria
to design local plans, based on an integrated and comprehensive planning process.
The Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG) was designated the
areawide waste treatment management planning authority, under Section 208, in
February 1976 by the governor of Colorado. NWCCOG develops and maintains the
Areawide Water Quality Management Plan (208 Plan) for the NWCCOG.
The NWCCOG planning region (Region XII) includes the area within Eagle, Grand,
Jackson, Pitkin, Routt and Summit Counties and includes three river basins: the
Colorado River Basin; the North Platte River Basin; and the Yampa River Basin.
In Colorado, the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission and Division are
responsible for regulating water quality through the establishment of water quality
classifications, designations, standards, and control regulations to protect the
beneficial uses of the streams and lakes; issuance of discharge permits; water
quality certifications; and enforcement.
The Continuing Planning Process for Water Quality Management in Colorado,
adopted by the Water Quality Control Commission in 1983, require annual updates
of the Areawide Water Quality Management Plans prepared under Section 208 of
the Clean Water Act. The two purposes of this 208 Plan are to: 1) update the plan
to reflect the progress that has been made in plan implementation, and 2) address
the region's shift in focus to a watershed perspective.
The Plan is structured to satisfy the applicable state guidelines and to satisfy local
planning considerations that dictate a flexible and innovative approach to water
quality planning to avoid future water quality problems.
This Plan is composed of two volumes and a set of technical appendices. A two
volume format was chosen to increase the utility of the 208 Plan, as the policies are
unlikely to change over a four to six year time frame, while the water quality
assessments, and individual watershed water quality management plans may
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. require change on a shorter time frame to reflect changes in management priorities
and projects.
Volume I, Policy Plan, is presen4ed in a policy plan format and describes the
recommendations to profiect and enhance the level of water quality consistent
with 4he requirements of the Clean V1/ater Act. Volume I provides a framework
for water quality decisions relating to activities which have the potential to
generate both poin4 and nonpoint sources of water quality degradation in the
Region. This volume of the plan is organized around six policies which will lead
to maintaining and improving water quality in 4he region. Under each policy,
adminis4ra4ive guidelines are presented fior use by water quali4y management
agencies who have and will continue to implement the plan. These management
agencies are identified in Policy 6 of Volume I, and the rationale for their
selection is discussed in Chapter 5 of Volume II - Management Systems.
Volume II, Water Quality Program Development, describes the water quality
management program in a format similar to the elements contained in Colorado's
Continuing Planning Process guidelines. Volume II draws on material contained
in previous 208 Plan submittals and from new data collected since the last 208
Plan was revised. Volume II provides supporting information for the water
quality policies contained in Volume I. The appendices provide supporting
technical information regarding specific water quality issues addressed in the
plan. A significant change from our previous 208 Plans is that 4he water quality
management plans presented in Volume II are organized on a watershed basis,
whereas prior 208 Plan water quality assessments were done on a county basis.
The contenfi of Volume I(previously Volume II in the 1989 Plan) has not been
substantially changed, although the form has been changed. The number of
policies has been reduced from eleven to six and six previous policies concerned
with water quality impacts from various aspects of land use and development have
been consolidated into one policy (Policy 3- Land Use and Disturbance). Policy 1
(Water Quality), has been shortened, as most of the 1988 recommendations have
been implemented. In addition, a policy justification has been added to each of the
policies.
Table 1 provides a summary of the elements of water quality planning
recommended under the State Guidelines compared to the elements contained in
this Plan. The Policy Plan (Volume I) together with the technical appendices
contain all of the State elements.
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Table 1. Water Quality Planning Elements
208 Plan Element Plan Policy (V.I) Program Appendix
Devel.
1 2 3 4 5 6 (V.II) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Facility location x x x x
Facility needs x x
Facility capacity x x
Facility timing x x
Population projections x x
Service area x
Treatment level x x x
Permit conditions x
Wasteload allocations x x x
NPS Information x x
Management agency x x x
WQ standards recomm x x x x x
Hydrologic modifications x x
Stream setbacks x x x
Silviculture activity x x
Construction activity x x
Urban runoff x x
Chemical management x
WQ assessment x x
BMP recommendations x x x x x x x
Water efficiency x x x
Model development codes X
Mine drainage mngmnt x x
Agricultural management x x x x
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. REGIOfVAL VV,4TER QUALITY NiANAGEIVIENT POLICY SUMNiARY
FOR THE NORTHVIIEST COLORADO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMEIVTS
(POLBCY 1. WATER QUALITlf
The surface and groundwaters of the region shall be protected fo maintain the
current and designated uses of those waters. The physical, chemical, and
biological condi4ions shall be maintained for the benefit of present and future
generations of residents and visitors of the region. Waters of the region not
curren4ly supporting classified uses shall be restored as soon as is financially and
4echnically feasible.
POfl,.@CV a. WATEft USE AYVD DEilELOPnAEYVT
The use and developmen4 of the waters of the region shall maintain the quality
necessary to protect current and classified uses, including water quality levels
necessary to comply with the State's antidegradation regulation.
POfl.ICY 3. LAi~~ ~~E AND DISTIJRBAfVCE
The surface and groundwaters of the region shall be protected from land uses and
management practices which could cause "significant degradation"' of water quality
or impair the natural protection and/or fireatment processes provided by wetlands,
floodplains, shorelines, and riparian areas.
POLBCV 4. DOMESTBC, MUNBCIPAL, AND BIVDl1STl21AL W,4STE TREATINEIV3'
Decisions to locate wrater supplies, wastewater treatmen4 systems, and other
facilities shall be made in a manner which protects water quality. Decisions
regarding facility location shall also recognize the protection of floodplains, geologic
hazard areas, wildlife habitats, wetlands, shorelines, and agricultural land. Plans
for facilities which divert water or discharge wastes will be coordinated with existing
facilities to protect water quality.
' The definition of "significant degradation" is that used in the "Basic Standards
and iVlethodologies for Surface Waters" regulation of the Water Quality Control
Commission (5 CRR 1002-8, 3.1.8 (3)(c)) (see glossary and Appendix 6).
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POLICY 5. CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT
The surface and groundwaters of the region shall be protected from the uses of
pesticides, fertilizers, algaecides, road_deicing and friction materials, and other
chemicals which would temporarily or permanently cause a significant degradation
of water quality or impair the current or classified uses of these waters.
POLICY 6. MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The surface and groundwaters of the region shall be protected by a management
agency structure which recognizes the existing governmental and regulatory
framework and allows decisions and management to be made at the most
appropriate level of control. Especially with respect to nonpoint source pollution
prevention, the recommended level of management is at the watershed level
(municipality and county driven). Table 2 identifies the recommended management
agency structure.
Table 2. Mana ement A enc Structure.
Activity and Policy " Management Agency
Areawide Water Quality Ptanning Northwest Colorado Council of Governments ~
Local Land Use Planning Counties and municipalities
Policy 1. Water Quality
Recommend water quality standards revisions NWCCOG, counties, municipalities, special
districts
Policy 2. Water Use and Development
Issue 1041 Permits Counties and Municipalities
Issue Special Use Permits / Right of Ways USFS, BLM, Counties
Issue 404 Permits US Army Corps of Engineers
Issue 401 Certification Colorado Water Quality Control Division
Policy 3. Land Use and Disturbance
Encroachment Counties, municipalities, special districts, federal
land management agencies
Public Facilities Counties, municipalities, special districts, federal
land management agencies, Colorado Department
of Transportation (CDOT)
Vegetative Disturbance Counties, municipalities, federal land management
agencies, Natural Resource Conservation Service
Soil Disturbance Counties, municipalities, federal land management
agencies, Natural Resource Conservation Service
Issue 1041 Permits Counties, municipalities
Impervious Cover Counties, municipalities
Stormwater Counties, municiaplities
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Policy 4. Domestic, Municipal and Industrial
V1/astes
Issue Colorado Discharge Permits Colorado 1lVater Quality Control Division
Approve Site Applications Water Quality Control Division
Review Site Applications NWCCOG, counties, municipalities, special
districts
Isssue 1041 Permits Counties, municipalities
Biosolids Applications Water Quality Control Division, Counties
Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment,
Landfill Site Approvals Counties - Hazardous Materials Division
Policy 5. Chemical Management
Spill Prevention and Cleanup Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment, CDOT, municipalities, special
districts
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POLIC'Y 1. WATER QUALITY .
1.1 Policv Statement
The surface and groundwaters of the region shall be protected to maintain the
current and designated uses of those waters. The physical, chemical, and
biological conditions shall be maintained for the benefit of present and future
generations of residents and visitors to the region. Waters of the region not
currently supporting classified uses shall be restored as soon as is financially and
technically feasible.
1.2 Policv Obiectives
To meet the adopted water quality standards for the State of Colorado, including the
applicable antidegradation standard.
To assist local governments and federal and state agencies controlling land use
activities in the region to implement federal and state water quality goals.
To improve public awareness of water quality conditions in the region, the extent to
which those conditions can be affected by land use activities, and how individual
actions can protect and improve water quality.
1.3 Policv Justification
Pollution of the region's waters may constitute a menace to public health and
welfare, may create public nuisances, may be harmful to wildlife and aquatic life,
and may impair beneficial uses of these waters. Colorado State Statutes have been.
written "To protect, maintain, and improve where necessary and reasonable, water
quality for public water supplies, for protection and propagation of wildlife and
aquatic life, for domestic, agricultural, industrial, and recreational uses" (CRS
25-8-102).
High quality waters are valued by the citizens of the region. We recognize the
necessity of protecting the existing uses for the benefit of ourselves, our visitors,
and future generations. We recognize that it is in our best interest to protect,
maintain, and improve where necessary and reasonable, the waters of this region.
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. 9.4 ~mp9erneratation Recommencfa4ions
1.4.9 Meeg Exustung Water Qua9ity Standards
The V1/ater Quality Control Commission has divided the surface waters of this
region into sfiream segments, assigned designations, classifications and set water
quality standards. The six watershed plans in Volume II identify the.existing
designations, classified uses, and water quality standards in each of the
watersheds. These designa4ions, classifications and s4andards are incorporated
herein by reference and should be me4 4hrough all actions of designated
managemen4 agencies, as identified in Policy 6.
NWCCOG, after consultation with designated management agencies, will
recommend selected revisions to these standards at triennial reviews scheduled by
the Commission. Waters which will be examined prior to that time are Green
Nlountain Reservoir, Tenmile Creek, Peru Creek, and the Eagle River.
1.4.2 Recommend Ree6sions to Water Qua9ity Standards, Classifications,
and Desagnatsons
Recommended revisions to water quality standards are an element of 208 Plans
under State Guidelines for the Continuing Planning Process. Existing designations,
classifications, and standards are documented in Section 8.1 of each of the
watershed water quality plans. This section (1.4.2) summarizes Region XII's
recommended revisions to the existing water quality standards, designations, and
classifications. Further discussion on each of these recommendations can also be
found in the appropriate watershed plan's discussion on water quality standards.
1.4.2.1 Special Water Quality Standards
No new special water quality standards, such as control regulations, are
recommended.
1.4.2.2 Streams 1/Vhich Should be Investigated for Outstanding Waters
Designation in Region XII
The following streams are recommended for investigation as to appropriateness of
designa4ion as "Outstanding V1/aters" (no degradation allowed). Currently these
streams are designa4ed as "Reviewable 1/Vaters" (antidegradation review applies to
these waters).
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Blue River Watershed
Streams in the Gore Range/Eagle's Nest Wilderness (Blue River Segment 16)
Streams in the Ptarmigan Wilderness Area (a new segment needs to be created
for this as no good segmentation for this area currently exists)
Colorado River Watershed
Streams in the Never Summer and Indian Peaks Wilderness Areas (Upper
Colorado River Segment 5)
Streams in the Ptarmigan Wilderness Area (no good segmentation currently
exists for this area and a new segment would have to be created )
Eagle River Watershed
Streams in the Gore Range/Eagle's Nest Wilderness (Eagle River Segment 1)
Streams in the Holy Cross Wilderness (Eagle River Segment 1)
Yampa River Watershed
The Elk River from its source to Glen Eden (Yampa River Segments 8 and 10)
Little Snake River tributaries in the National Forest (Yampa River Segment 19)
1.4.2.3 Use-Protected Waters in Region XII
Stream segments currently designated "Use Protected" (discharges in these
segments are not subject to antidegradation review) are listed in the appropriate
watershed plans. No changes are recommended to those stream segments.
1.4.2.4 Changes to Temporary Modifications in Region XII
Existing stream segments with temporary modifications are identified in the
appropriate watershed plans in Volume II. The following changes to temporary
modifications of numeric stream standards are recommended.
Blue River Watershed
Deer Creek in Summit County (tributary to the Snake River (Blue River Segment
9). This temporary modification is incorrect and should be dropped. The
temporary modification should be applied to the Snake River from the
headwaters to the confluence w/ Deer Creek (part of Blue River Segment 6). °
See the Blue River Water Quality Assessment for further information on this
segment.
Colorado River Watershed
Mainstem of Rock Creek in Grand, Routt, and Eagle Counties - confluence with
Colorado River in Eagle County below McCoy - mercury (Upper Colorado River
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Segment 7b). This fiemporary modification is mosf likely due 4o flawed data. A
review of recent (1987 - 1994) USGS data indicate that this stream segment meets the Table Value Standards for mercury. This 4emporary modification
should be dropped.
1.4.2.5 Designated Uses Recommendation
Designa4ed Uses include: domestic water supply; agriculture; recreation; and
aquatic life.
No changes in designated uses are recommended to 4he stream segments in
Region XII.
1.4.2.6 Designated Use Impairment Recommendations
fViost of the waterbodies in Region XII are designafied "Fully Supporting", meaning
4ha4 the classified uses of those waterbodies (which can include: aquatic life; water
supply; recreation; and agriculture) are not measurably impacted by water quality.
Other waterbodies have been designated in various manners to require special
consideration and advanced wastewater 4reatment for particular pollutants. Stream
segments in the region with known or potential water quality problems have been
identified by the Water Quality Control Division and are identified as either Water
Quality Limi4ed, Partially Supporting, or Not Supporting Designated Uses. These
are identified in each of the wafiershed plans in Volume II under the Water Quality
Standards section.
The existing designated uses of each stream segment are listed in the appropriate
watershed water quality plan in Volume II under the Water Quality Standards
section.
The State's "Status Of 1/Vater Quality in Colorado" or 305 (b) Report to the EPA lists
waters of the state which have been identified as "VVater Quality Limited" or
designated "Use Impaired". Below are listed recommended changes to that list for
stream segments in Region XII.
1.4.2.6.1 VVa4er Quality Limited - Allocated Segments
The State's criteria for V1/ater Quality Limited, Allocated Segments is that the
designated uses are not measurably impaired, but the assimilative capacity of the
segment has been (or should be) allocated. If additional growth occurs in the areas
served by the current treatment facilities, or additional wastewater treatment plants
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will discharge to the same segment, or stream flows are reduced, more restrictive
limits will be required for some or all dischargers.
No changes are recommended to the Designated Use Impaired List for the Water
Quality Limited, Atlocated segments.
1.4.2.6.2 Water Quality Limited - Potentially Threatened
The State's criteria for these segments is that the designated uses of these waters
are not measurably impaired due to water quality, but assessment information or
water quality based controls indicates the potential for impairment of the designated
uses in the near future.
The existing Water Quality Limited segments are listed in the appropriate watershed
water quality plan in the Water Quality Standards section.
Recommended changes to this list are below. Data supporting the recommended
changes can be found in the appropriate watershed Water Quality Management
Plans and Appendices.
Point sources - Uses of the following segments would be threatened if only
secondary treatment were applied:
Blue River Watershed
Dillon Reservoir (Blue River Segment 3) Nutrients - this segment is
incorrectly identified as threatened by point source phosphorus discharges.
This segment is threatened by nonpoint source phosphorus loads, not by
point source discharges (see the Blue River Watershed Water Quality Plan
for details).
Green Mountain Res. (Blue River Segment 17) Nutrients - this segment is
incorrectly identified as threatened by point source discharges. This
segment is threatened by hydrologic modifications, not point source nutrient
discharges (see the Blue River Watershed Water Quality Plan for details).
Colorado River Watershed
Colorado River tributaries from Lake Granby to Roaring Fork (Upper
Colorado River Segment 4) - Salinity - this segment is incorrectly listed.
There are areas identified in the Upper Colorado watershed plan which
contribute significant amounts of salinity to the Colorado River, but to
identify all of the tributaries as contributing is misleading.
The following river segments shauld be added to the list as identified as being
threatened by Nonpoint Sources - Hydrologic Modifications
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Blue River
Eagle River
Upper Colorado River - Fraser River.
Nonpoint Sources - Threatened by Construction and Urban Runoff
Colorado River VVatershed
Colorado River -State Bridge to Roaring Fork (Upper Colorado River
Segment 5) - Sediment - this designation is incorrect. There are areas
identified in the Upper Colorado watershed plan which contribute significant
amounts of sediment 4o the Colorado River, but to identify 4he entire
segment threatened by urban and construction runoff is incorrect.
Nonpoint Sources - Threatened by ?
Blue River 1/Vatershed
Deer Creek (Blue River Segment 9) - Nletals - Deer Creek has good
water quality - the correc4 segment which is impacted by metals is the
Upper Snake River. Blue River Segment 9 should be identified as the
Upper Snake River from the headwaters to the confluence with Deer
Creek, which is partially supporting desgnated uses due to mining and
natural geology.
Colorado River 1/Vatershed
Muddy Creek (Upper Colorado Segment 6a) Metals?
V1/illiams Fork River (Upper Colorado River Segment 8) - Metals. Recent
wra4er quali4y da4a, as discussed in the watershed plan, does not show a
metals problem on this segment and this designation should be removed.
1.4.2.6.3 Water Quality Limited - Partially Supporting
The partially supporting designation means that there is some interterence with
designated uses, but the use(s) is not precluded.
The existing "Partially Supporting" identified segments are listed in the appropriate
wratershed water quality plan in the Water Quality Standards section. Below are the
recommended changes:
Nonpoint Sources - Impaired by ?
Blue River Vllatershed
Tribu4aries to Blue River between Dillon Reservoir and Green
fViountain Reservoir - there is no data indicating that this segment is
not fully supporting all classified uses (listed as impacted by nutrients,
sediment in 1994 305b). This designation should be deleted.
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Eagle River Watershed Milk and Alkali Creeks (Eagle River Segment 10) - this segment is
impaired due to highly erosive soils and historic grazing practices.
Water quality impacts are related to sediment and salinity loads.
1.4.2.6.4 Water Quality Limited - Not Supporting
Water designated "Not Supporting" are waters where designated uses are
measurably impaired because of water pollution. The use may be present, but at a
significantly reduced level from full support in all or some portion of the waterbody.
The existing "Not Supporting" identified segments are listed in the appropriate
watershed water quality plan in the Water Quality Standards section. Below are the
recommended changes:
Upper Colorado River Watershed
Colorado River tributaries (from Lake Granby to Roaring Fork -Segment 4).
This segment is identified as Not Supporting - sediment" (1994 305b). There
is no data which indicates that the entire segment is not supporting classified
uses. There are known areas of sediment impacts to this segment, but this
identification needs further refinement
1.4.3 Irraplement Local Governmental Land Use Controls
At this time nonpoint source management is primarily the responsibility of local
government entities which have been delegated land use authority. Several
counties and municipalities have adopted regulations designed to address, in a
manner consistent with state law, water quality impacts associated with water
development projects. Many entities have also implemented regulations that
require Best Management Practices for construction activities and require stream
setbacks. These regulations should be more consistently adopted, better
articulated, and fully implemented throughout Region XII.
1.4.4 Implement Water Quality Improvement Projects
Designated management agencies, local, state, and federal interested parties are
encouraged to initiate and participate in water quality improvement projects, as
identified in Section 4.2 of the watershed water quality management plans in
Volume II, especially for those waters currently not meeting designated uses and
with temporary modification standards.
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1.4.4.1 Inactive fifiine Water Quality Improvemen4 Projects
Historic mining activities in Region'Xll have lef4 mine and mill tailings, spoil piles
and inactive mine workings which cause water quality degradation through acid
mine drainage. 1Nhile 4hese mines were operated according to standards accepted
a4 4he time, 4hese inactive mines often contribute 4o water quality problems. Local
governments and NWCCOG are working with 4he Colorado Water Quality Control
Division and the Division of Minerals and Geology to improve water quality where
impacts have been iden4ified. Public and private sector cooperative efforts should
be undertaken to reclaim these sites and to minimize long term water quality
impacfis. Specific site projects are listed in the appropriate watershed plan in the
Vllatershed Water Quality Improvement Projects section.
NWCCOG is participating in the State's Mining Water Quality Task Force which has
been organized to address bo4h historic and current water quality issues related
mining activities. A number of outcomes could result from the Task Force's
activities, including recommended regulatory or policy changes at the state level.
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POLIGY 2. WATER USE AND DEVELOPMEIVT
2.1 Policv Statement
The use and development of the waters of the region shall maintain the quality
necessary to protect current and classified uses, including water quality levels
necessary to comply with the State's antidegradation regulation.
2.2 Policv Obiectives
To ensure that water development activities do not have a significant adverse effect
upon the region's water resources, such as increasing pollutant concentrations at
point source discharges, increasing salinity, or aggravating nonpoint source
pollution problems.
To protect existing local, state, and federal investments in wastewater treatment
facilities by mitigating additional treatment costs caused by hydrotogic modification.
To ensure, through participation in the planning, design, and operation of
reservoirs, that the quality of impounded water will be suitable for its intended use
and that discharge downstream will not significantly degrade water quality.
To ensure that water is used efficiently for the public benefit and advantage of the
people of the state of Colorado.
To ensure that water conservation is practiced in order to reduce the need to divert
water.
2.3 Policv Justification
The diversion of water and its application to beneficial use can have an impact on
water quality. Water diverted and consumed or stored for later use decreases
natural stream flows, which in turn reduces the dilution flows for natural pollutants,
diminishes the assimilative capacity of the stream, and changes the shape and size
of the stream channel. The challenge is balancing all current and future beneficial
uses, whic), include domestic, agricultural, industrial, environmental, recreational
and aesthetic considerations.
With respect to water and wastewater treatment plants, reductions in stream flow
affect treatment in two ways: they increase the concentration of natural pollutants as
they enter the plant; and they decrease the assimilative capacity of the stream. The
instream flows in the region do not obviate the need to treat wastewater to a high
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level, and most wastewater 4reafiment plants in Region XII are tertiary treatment
plants vvhich treat wastewater to the highest level technically and financially
possible.
As the population of the State grows, so will the demand for additional water. supply.
The Front Range's primary source of supply comes from the waters in Region XII.
Numerous conditional and absolute wrater rights are held by Front Range
municipalities in Region XII, in the Blue, Eagle, Roaring Fork, and Upper Colorado
wa4ersheds. The great concern with this type of diversion (transbasin) is that the
water removed is completely lost to that basin (100% consumptive use). In other
vvords, 4here are no return #lowrs to the stream 4hat the water is diverted from.
Accordingly, wastewa4er treatment costs increase in the basin. Also, transbasin
water diversions take place relatively high in the watershed, and thus divert the
highest quality water from the basin.
In-basin water use may also raise water quality concerns. Included in these
concerns are: conversion of agricultural water 4o municipal use (loss of groundwater
recharge); change in timing of return flows (specifically related to snow making);
and "dewatering" stream segments between water diversion and wastewater return
points; and the consumptive use of various beneficial water uses. Additional
information concerning water use and development can be found in Chapter 4.2.2 of
Volume II and in the individual Watershed Water Quality Assessments in Chapter 8.
2.4 BmpBernentation Recommendations
fVlitigation of signifiicanfi negative water quality impacts associated with water use
and development should be required by the appropriate local permitting agency,
pursuant to its land use authority. Local governments should ensure their ability to
review and permit these activities.
Where a federal permit is required for a water development activity, water quality
impacts in Region XII caused by hydrologic modifications should be analyzed and
mitigated to the extent required under federal lawr.
The Colorado VVa4er Conservation Board should be encouraged fio es4ablish
instream flows and acquire the water rights necessary to protect those flows, in
cooperation with other water users' efforts (which should be acknowledged) to
provide instream flows which protecf the environment to a reasonab;e degree.
Proponents of water development projects should be encouraged to cooperate in
providing the minimum filow based on methods used in determining effluent limits
wherever possible so that project related increases in wastewater treatment costs
are avoided.
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The salinity effects of water development activities in the region should be
addressed in accordance with 4he Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Forum's
triennial plan implementation. Impacts to other users not addressed by the Forum,
such as the those in the Grand Valley should be considered as well (discussion on
this issue can be found in the Regional Water Quality Assessment Section of
Volume II).
Establishment of incentives for improved water efficiency efforts, including but not
limited to conjunctive use agreements, water banking, credit for stream flows, etc.,
should be encouraged. The Colorado Water Conservation Board is the appropriate
agency for coordination of these types of activities.
Local governments and special districts should encourage water conserving
landscaping through land use regulations and incentives. Incentives should be
provided where practicat, to encourage retrofitting of existing buildings with water
saving devices. Appendix 10 contains a model local water efficiency regulation.
Municipal and county land use regulations should update water supply criteria
applied to new residential and commercial development to require that water supply
plans utilize water resources that are long-term and sustainable through the use of
renewable supplies, conjunctive use, or augmentation.
Local governments should request the assistance of the Colorado Division of
Wildlife in the assessment of site specific and cumu?ative impact of water
development associated with land use activities on aquatic and related habitat.
These assessments should be used to minimize impacts to the aquatic environment
and related habitat.
Entities which depend on groundwater for domestic water supplies should develop a
wellhead protection program in conjunction with the Water Quality Control Division's
Wellhead Protection Program.
Municipalities should develop a watershed protection program pursuant to CRS
31-15-707(1)(b).
Stream restoration projects which address the impacts of hydrologic modifications.
are strongly encouraged (specific recommendations are listed in the individual
watershed water quality management plans in the Watershed Improvement Projects
Section).
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- POLMY 3e LAND USE i4ND DaSTIJRBAtVCE
3.1 Policv Sta4emeng
The surface and groundwaters of the region shall be protected from land uses and
management practices which could cause significant degradation' of water quality
or impair the natural protec4ion and/or treatment processes provided by wetlands,
floodplains, shorelines, and riparian areas.
3.2 Policv Obiectides
To minimize 4he site disturbance on lands adjacent to surFace waters, wetlands, and
riparian environments in order to protect water quality.
To ensure 4hat activities such as development, logging, mineral extraction, solid
waste disposal, agriculture, and all other land use practices do not cause
significant deterioration of vvater quality or significantly disturb the region's surface
and groundwaters.
To establish the basis for protection of critical water environment zones through
land purchase or other available programs. '
To enhance public knowledge of the importance of maintaining vegetative cover
and stream side setbacks to protect water quality.
To promote water quality as an important consideration in making decisions on the
location and extent of areas to be served by public facilities and services.
To ensure tha4 the general public will not be required to bear unnecessary
construction and operating costs of extending facilities and services into and
through areas where adverse water quality impacts may occur.
To assis4 local governmenfs in guiding future growrth and devefopment activities to
areas where impacts on water quality will be minimized and/or controllable.
To recognize forest management practices which minimize fire fuel buildup and
control wildfire, disease and insect infestations as a viable long-4erm water quality
management stra4egy.
' The definition of "significant degradation" is that used in the "Basic Standards and
Methodologies for Surtace VVaters" regulation of the Water Quality Control Commission (5 CRR 1002-8, 3.1.8 (3)(c)) (see glossary and Appendix 6).
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To ensure compatibility of investment policies for public facilities with other environmental protection programs (e.g. floodplain protection).
To assist local governments in controlling soil disturbance and earth movement
where significant water quality impacts may occur.
To control the creation of new impervious cover throughout the region to enable
continued groundwater contribution to streamflow during low flow conditions and to
minimize flooding impacts from increased surface runoff.
To recognize and protect irriga4ed agriculture as an important groundwater recharge
mechanism for sustaining stream flows during critical low flow periods and to
encourage the minimization of pollutants returning to the stream.
To ensure that the cumulative impacts of development activities in the region will
not cause storm drainage and floodwater patterns to exceed the capacity of natural
or constructed drainage ways.
To ensure that future development activities provide for the storage, treatment, and
removal of pollutants to control their transport by storm runoff into streams, river-and
lakes.
To encourage the use of non-structural controls in managing stormwater.
3.3 Policv Justification
The purpose of this policy is to snsure that a balance exists between the protection
of water quality and land use and development and to minimize the conflicts
between the two. Individuals exercising their private property rights should not- -
endanger the public health, welfare, and right to enjoy and use our common natural
resources, such as high quality water and aquatic life. It has been fundamentally
established through the US Court system that no individual has an absolute right to
use their property to the detriment of others. Communities can legitimately insist
that development be done in a manner which will not compromise their citizens'
quality of life.
Land use practices have impacts on water quality. The water pollutants of concern
with respect to land use practices include: sediment, nutrients; animal wastes;
heavy metals, petroleum products; salts; pesticides; and the loss of natural
protection from these pollutants (such as loss of wetlands and riparian vegetation).
These pollutants are nonpoint source in origin, i.e. typically enter the waterbody via
diffuse runoff.
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Generally ifi is more cost effec4ive 4o prevent water quality impacfis than to treat
water quality impacts. This is especially true with respect to land use impacts on
water quality. The most effec4ive vvay of addressing land use impacts is through the
development, consistent application, and enforcement of local regulations and
incentives to minimize water quality problems from runoff. iVlost of the
Implementation Recommendations consist of Best Management Practices (BMPs),
both s4ructural and nonstructural. No single BMP can be applied to all land
disturbance sifiuations, and all BiVIP options require careful site assessmen4 prior to
design.
Provisions of 4his policy should be implemented as deemed locally appropriate
4hrough adoption and enforcement of development review procedures. Nlodel local
water quality pro4ection codes are contained in Appendix 10. Examples of Best
iVlanagement Pracfiices for land use and disturbance activities (including agriculture)
are contained in ,4ppendix 11.
3.4 UmpVernentation Recomrnenclations
Local governments should adopt horizontal building setbacks from all stream
channels, flood plains, wetlands, shorelines and other riparian areas.
The minimum recommended soil disturbance setback is 25 feefi. Greater setbacks
are encouraged and should consider 4he following:
a Soil permeability and erodability (soil type);
o Slope;
o Cover conditions; and
o Intensity of adjacent land use.
No vegetation should be removed, or soil disturbed or covered, within 25 feet of a
wetland, stream, lake, or other wa4erbody. Where such disturbance is unavoidable,
offsetting mitigation measures should be employed, such as preventing direct runoff
into the stream, detention or infiltration of runoff, prompt revegetation with native
species, etc.
iViodification of stream channel cross sections and encroachment shall be
accomplished in a manner that prevents stream channel impacts upstream and .
downstream after modification.
Best Management Practices (BNiPs) for agricultural activities are recommended for
minimizing water quality impacts from these activities. Examples of BMPs can be
found in Appendix 11.
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Critical stream environment zones, floodplains, wetlands, riparian areas, and
reservoir shorelines for public uses should be protected through zoning or acquired
through conservation easements, land exchanges, transfer of development rights,
or similar resource protection techniques.
Wetlands disturbance should be avoided. Where such disturbance is unavoidable,
offsetting mitigation measures should be employed, such as preventing direct
runoff, detention or infiltration of site runoff, and construction of new.wetlands or
enhancement of existing "poor quality" wetlands. Planning for public or private infrastructure and investments should be made to
avoid floodplains, wetlands, riparian areas, steep erodable slopes, and geologic
hazard areas whenever feasible.
Where the potential for water quality impacts exist, the following requirements
should be applied to any land use activity:
? Erosion control plans: development activities involving soil disturbance and
earth movement should be required to provide erosion control plans.
• Disturbance management and revegetation plan: this plan should include
details of vegetation disturbance activity (schedule, area involved, equipment to
be used, etc.) and a description of all measures to be taken during and following
disturbance to minimize water quality impacts, including monitoring to determine
effectiveness of the measure taken.
* Timing of disturbance: whenever possible, disturbances should be planned to
occur at those times of the year when water quality impacts will be minimized.
Disturbances immediately prior to or during the winter season require particular
consideration of the period before the site can be revegetated.
? Area controls: consideration should be given to limiting the area of
disturbance which occurs at any one time, particularly in locations where water
quality impacts may be severe, such as on moderate to steep slopes having
slowly permeable soils. -
? Equipment: methods for vegetation disturbance should be selected to
minimize water quality impacts. For example, clear-cutting should be restricted
to relatively small acreages in deep snowpack areas and heavy logging
equipment should be restricted on steep slopes where severe erosion hazards
may exist.
o Stabilization during disturbance: soil erosion controls and protection of
surface waters should occur promptly after vegetation disturbance.
* Monitoring during disturbance: regular inspections should be made of the
disturbed site to ensure that the operation is in conformance with the vegetation
disturbance plan and that water quality impacts are being controlled to the
maximum extent possible.
• Post-disturbance monitoring: inspections of the disturbance site after
completion of the operation are necessary to ensure that measures to control
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, water quality impac4s are effecfive and to determine if remedial actions are
required.
o Performance bonds should be imposed 4o ensure 4ha4 erosion control plans,
including promp4 and successful revegetation ofi disturbed areas, are
implemen4ed.
o Building restric4ions on slopes greater than 30% should be considered as a
means of limiting the water quality impacts of soil disturbance.
iViinimization and disconnection of impervious surfaces created as a result of
cons4rucfion of parking lo4s, buildings, roads, vegetation and soil removal; and other
development activi4ies, is recommended to ensure groundwater recharge in areas
where development occurs. The greatest restrictions on impervious cover are
recommended for groundwater recharge areas of regional importance and areas of
high precipitation, where groundwater recharge will have 4he highest contribution to
groundwater supplies and surtace water base flows. The Colorado Water Quality
Control Division's Wellhead Protection Program has information on these areas.
Stormwater detention should be required to minimize flooding, to maximize
infiltration, and 4o minimize water quality impacts from impenrious surface
contaminants. Stormwater discharges should result in no significant increase in
4otal pollu4ant loadings.
Land use activities should be regulated to maintain hydrologic characteristics of the
development site similar to those of its pre-development condition. Drainage plans,
including calculation of storm runoff volumes and velocities (before and after
development) using accepted hydrologic calculation procedures, should be
required.
Direct discharge of stormwater to a lake, stream, or drainage way should be
prohibited. Infiltration into the groundwater, detention, or passage over 100 feet of
grassed waterway should be considered an acceptable treatment mechanism.
Siting and construction of roads and highways should be done in a manner which
considers and minimizes water quality impacts.
Local governments should request the assistance of the Colorado Division of
Wildlife in the assessment of site specific and cumulative impact of subdivision
development on aquatic and related habitat and these assessments should be used
to minimize impacts to the aquatic environment and related habitat. Efforts to
protect water quality typically provide additional benefits 4o wrildlife, such as habitat
protection.
Local governments should request the assistance of the Colorado Division of
Wildlife's assistance in fihe development of wratershed management plans which
address wildlife management, wildlife-based recreation and wildlife habitat
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preservation. These ptans should be incorporated into the local master or
comprehensive plans, and federal management plans.
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POL~CY 4. DOM~ST8C, MUIVICIPi4L AND IIVDUSTRBAL WiASTE
TREATMENT
4.1 Po9icv Statement
Decisions to locate water supplies, wastewater treatment systems, and other
facilities will be made in a manner which protects water quality. Decisions regarding
facility location shall also recognize the protection of floodplains, geologic hazard
areas, wildlife habi4a4s, wetlands, shorelines, and agricultural land. Plans fior
facilities which divert water or discharge wastes will be coordinated with existing
facilities 4o protec4 wafier quality.
4.2 Po9icv Obiectaves
To ensure that all land use activities have adequate facilities to collect, treat, and
dispose of anticipated types and quantities of wastewater.
To ensure 4ha4 the discharge of any water pollu4ants from waste treatment facilities
industrial or commercial processing activities or mine waste tailings ponds meet the
assigned conditions of its discharge permit so as to comply with stream standards
- as established by the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission.
To ensure the wasteload allocations for point source discharges are met throughout
the region through upgrading of existing treatment facilities and planning and
construction of new facilities as required.
To ensure that development of solid waste disposal sites including residuals from
wastewater treatment is conducted in accordance with sound consenration practices
giving consideration 4o potential pollution problems inherent in proposed sites.
To recognize the sensitivity of regional and local groundwater aquifers to pollution
from waste discharges cr seepage from waste disposal sites and septic system
leachate.
To avoid the proliferation of wastewater treatment facilities and/or wastewater
treatment agencies where practical alternatives exist.
To ensure 4hafi wastewrater treatment fiacilities are properly operated and maintained
by a responsible operating entity.
To seek the most cost-effective approach to limita4ion of critical pollutants by
examining 4radeoffs between point and nonpoint sources.
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4.3 Policv Justification `
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that public facilities be sited and constructed
with consideration of water quality impact minimization, while recognizing financial
limitations.
The communities of the region have been extremely supportive of protection of
water quality through the funding of well constructed, operated, and maintained
wastewater treatment facilities. Careful planning of public infrastructure is needed
to assure that maximum public benefit is attained with available funds. With the
passage of the "Tax Payers Bill of Rights" Amendment (Article 10 Section 20 of the
State Constitution), it is necessary to assure that the limited funds available for
public projects be put to their best use while minimizing environmental impacts.
4.4 Implementation Recommendations
The wastewater treatment planf Site Application process will include a coordinated
review by appropriate management entities within the watershed.
Local governments should identify floodplains, geologic hazard areas, wildlife
habitats, wetlands, riparian areas, shorelines and signicficant agricultural lands.
Public infrastructure and investment decisions should be made to encourage land
use that avoids floodplains, wetlands, riparian areas, steep erodable slopes, and
geologic hazard areas.
Wasteload allocations have been adopted or proposed for most of the major
subbasins in the region. Continued tracking by the Water Quality Control Division
; to insure that appropriate allocations are in place, will ensure continued point
source impact minimization.
Subsurface disposal systems are a growing problem in Region XII. With reduced
federal funding, individual sewage disposal systems are likely to see increased use.
Thorough state, regional, and local reviews are needed for proposed systems.
Proper design, maintenance and proper disposal of septage needs to be ensured
through regulatory review.
Wastewater treatment with individual sewage disposal systems should be managed
by encouraging clustering small scale subsurface systems. Innovative operation
and management approaches, such as pressure sewers, should be explored.
Where site conditions require wastewater collection and central treatment, efforts
should be made to consolidate treatment plants. Consideration, however, needs to
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. be given to pro4ection of instream flows. Every effort should be made to consolidate
management agencies and special district boundaries, where possible and
financially beneficiale A4 a minimum, proper long-term operation and main4enance
should be provided by a responsible operating en4ity.
NINCCOG should peti4ion 4he Water Quality Control Division to apply stringent
requiremen4s 4o fiuture operation plans for proposed facilities during site application
review. Full compliance wi4h 4he Colorado Operator Certification Act should be
required. The state should emphasize the legal responsibility of the plant owner to
support 4he plant operator with timely repairs and reimbursement for operations.
The s4a4e should promptly begin enforcement actions for chronic poor operation of
treatment facilities.
The use of pollutan4 trading should be examined by the Water Quality Control
Commission. During facility planning and drafting of Colorado Discharge Permits
(CDPS), 4he cost-effectiveness of controlling nonpoint sources of critical pollutants
should be considered. Dischargers should be given credit towards CDPS limits for
removal of critical point source pollutants from nonpoint sources. As an example, if
it is cheaper for a discharger to remove two pounds of a nonpoint source pollutant
from an upstream area, the CDPS might allow the permittee to discharge an
addifional pound of pollutant at the facility.
The current recommendation as set forth in Policy 6 and the Management Chapter
in Volume II (Chap4er 5) calls for general purpose local governments to act as the
water quality management agency except where sanitation districts provide
wastewater treatment services. In those cases, management agency functions will
be performed by the agency in a position to provide effective water quality control.
All recommended agencies have the authority and the capability to carry out their
assigned responsibilities. No additional regulatory authorities are considered to be
needed at this time because the perFormance of these recommended management
agencies has been excellent to date.
Biosolids generated by municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants should
be disposed of and/or beneficially re-used according to a disposal plan approved by
the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and the County.
The Colorado Departmenf of Public Health and Environment has developed a
mandatory system of approval for disposal sites and disposal methods.
Re-use of biosolids is strongly encouraged Ls an alternative to landfill disposal.
Efforts 4o beneficially use biosolids should be supported by local governments.
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POLICY 5. CHE9VIICAL MANAGEIVIENT
5.1 Policv Statement
The surface and groundwaters of the region shall be protected from the uses of
pesticides, fertilizers, algaecides, road deicing and friction materials, and other
chemicals which would temporarily or permanently cause a significant degradation
of water quality conditions or impair the current or classified uses.
5.2 Poticv Obiectives
To ensure that the appropriate amount, rate, and scheduling of pesticide, fertilizer,
and road deicing and friction applications are determined and applied to protect the
region's water quality.
To ensure that pesticides, fertilizers, road sanding materials, and hazardous
chemicals used in the region are properly stored, transported, and handled during
both normal and emergency operations.
To ensure that potentially hazardous household wastes are disposed of in a manner
that will minimize risk to the region's water resources.
5.3 Policv Justification
Pollution prevention is acknowledged as being the most cost effective means for
protecting water quality. The implementation recommendations below focus on
Best Management Practices which prevent or minimize the entry of pollutants into
the region's ground and surface waters. Most of these practices require planning
and coordination, but reduce the long-term costs of chemical application and
environmental remediation.
5.4 Implementation Recommendations
Decisions about limitations and management of agricultural, industrial, and
domestic chemicals should be based upon preparation of carefully designed pest
control and nutrient management plans reflecting integrated approaches to pest
control and detailed soil testing and plant analyses. Appropriate Management
Agencies will encourage education efforts in cooperation with the Natural
Resources Conservation Service and State Extension Service to inform the public
and other users of fertilizers and pesticides concerning the appropriate use and
alternatives to the use of these materials in order to minimize water quality impacts.
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Application of road deicing and friction materials should be conducted throughout
4he region in accordance with 4he followring recommenda4ions:
o Sanding materials and chemical apptication rates should be the minimum
necessary to obtain safe and efficient operation of streets, roads, and highways.
* Salt and other chemicals should be applied only when removal of snow and
ice cannot be accomplished by blading, plowing, or sanding. It is acknowledged
4hat a balance may need to be found with respect to environmental tradeoffs, for
example the use ofi pre-storm application of compounds to decrease the sanding
needs versus mechanical removal.
~ IVieasures should be taken to minimize and mitigate the use of sand and
chemicals in and adjacent to environmentally sensitive areas inctuding: streams;
lakes; ponds; wetlands; potential aquifers; and flood prone areas.
0 Chemically treated or sanded snow and ice will not be dumped or stored
where melfi can filow directly into surface waters.
Consideration for placement of snow storage areas shall consider water quality
issues, including the state requirement that direct discharges of snow storage areas
to waterbodies require a Colorado Discharge Permit.
The Colorado Depar4ment of Transportation, counties, and municipalities should
iden4ify alterna4ives which reduce the need for, or amount of, road sand and salt,
including alternatives to car and truck forms of firansportation. The most promising
of these alternatives should be demonstrated at sites throughout Region XII.
Local governments should enact regulations 4o require 4hat storage and handling of
hazardous substances be conducted in accordance with the following general
guidelines:
o All materials should be kept in appropriate containers and /or under cover,
well protected from precipitation and stormwater flows.
o All storage areas should be kept clean of spilled material.
o Handling and moving of materials should be limited as much as possible.
* Only "reasonable" quantities of toxic materials should be kept on hand.
o Hazardous substances should not be stored on potential aquifer recharge
areas and unstable slopes. Restrictions should be extended to flood prone and
other geologic hazard areas.
o Storage, handling and transporting of large amounts of hazardous
substances should be tracked and monitored 4hroughout the region by the local
fire departments or designated emergency response provider.
Entities which depend on ground and surface waters for domestic water supplies
should develop appropriate protection programs, such as a wellhead protection
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program pursuant to Section 1428 of the Safe Drinking Water Act or a watershed
protection program pursuant to CRS 31-15-707(1)(b).
The communities and solid waste disposal facilities in the region should encourage
responsible disposal of household hazardous wastes (oil, paint, acids, pesticides,
etc.) through public education outreach. Development of a region-wide hazardous
materials disposal program is encouraged.
The communities in the region should encourage waste minimization and source
reduction programs through public education and outreach.
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a . pOUCY 6e MAN64GEMENT SYSTENB
6.1 Policv Statement
The surface and groundwaters of the region shall be protected by a management
agency structure wrhich recognizes 4he existing governmental and regulatory
framework and allows decisions and management at the most appropriate level of
control. Especially with respec4 to nonpoint source poltufion prevention, the
recommended level of management is at fhe watershed level (municipality and county driven).
6.2 Polacv ObiectAdes
To address water quality pollution issues at the most appropriate level of authority
To address water quality pollution issues using existing governmental and
regulatory structure where it is appropriate.
6.3 PoYicv Justificatiora
6.3.1 Backgroaaovd
The federal Clean Water Act requires 4he governor of each state to designate
management agencies responsible for carrying out the provisions of approved water
quality management programs. Once designated by the governor and approved by
the Fdegional Administrator of EPA, functional responsibility for carrying out the
provisions of the water quality management plan is legally assigned to that entity.
Further, the Federal Clean Vl/ater Act specifies that:
o Future construction grants for wastewater treatment facilities under Section
201 of the Act will be awarded only to entities who are designated as
management agencies.
o No discharge permit will be issued which is in conflict with the
recommendations of an approved 208 Plan as updated by the designated
planning and management agencies.
6.3.2 'H'he Designataon Process
The designation of managemenfi agencies establishes part of the legal basis for
delegation of authorities necessary to carry out the recommendations of 1Nater
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Quality Management Plans. The management agency structure recommended by ,
NWCCOG is described in Table 3.
In 1989, the Water Quality Coritrol Commission approved the NWCCOG
management agency recommendations on the following condition:
Prior to submission of the current plan to the Governor and EPA, specific
management agencies shall be identified for each specific service area.
Special districts may seive as management agencies only if acting
cooperatively with a general purpose government, pursuant to identified
intergovernmental agreements.
6.4 Implementation Recommendations
The following water quality management agency structure (Table 3) is
recommended for implementation of the NWCCOG Regional Water Quality
Management Plan.
Table 3. Recommended Mana ement A enc Structure
Activity and Policy Management Agency
Areawide Water Quality Planning Northwest Colorado Council of Governments ~
Local Land Use Planning Counties and municipalities
Policy 1. Water Quality
Recommend water quality standards revisions NWCCOG, counties, municipalities, special
districts
Policy 2. Water Use and Development
Issue 1041 Permits Counties and Municipalities
Issue Special Use Permits / Right of Ways USFS, BLM, Counties
Issue 404 Permits US Army Corps of Engineers
Issue 401 Certification Colorado Water Quality Control Division
Policy 3. Land Use and Disturbance
Encroachment Counties, municipalities, special districts, federal
• land management agencies
Public Facilities Counties, municipalities, special districts, federal
land management agencies, Colorado Department
of Transportation (CDOT)
Vegetative Disturbance Counties, municipalities, federal land management
agencies, Natural Resource Conservation Service
Soil Disturbance Counties, municipalities, federal land management
agencies, Natural Resource Conservation Service
Issue 1041 Permits Counties, municipalities
Impervious Cover Counties, municipalities
Stormwater Counties, municiaplities
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Policy 4. Domestic, Municipal and Industrial
1Nastes
Issue Colorado Discharge Permits VVater Quality Con4rol Division
Approve Site Applications Water Quality Control Division
Review Site Applications IVWCCOG, counties, municipalities, special
districts
Isssue 1041 Permits Counties, municipalities
Biosolids Applications V1/ater Quality Control Division, Counties
Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment,
Landfill Site Approvafs Counties - Hazardous AAaterials Division
Policy 5. Chemical NAanagement
Spill Prevention and Cleanup Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment, CDOT, municipatities, special
districts
Note that federal land managers (USFS, BLM, NPS) are also recommended as
management agencies for all policies on lands which they manage. All
recommended management agencies hold the needed authority to carry out their
responsibilities and have been satisfactorily fulfilling these roles.
A4 4his time, although all sanitation districts consider themselves to be management
agencies, the following districfis operate under an intergovernmental agreement:
Breckenridge, Frisco, Kremmling, Morrison Creek
As other intergovernmental agreements (IGA) develop, they will be forwarded to the
Commission.
The following general purpose governments have municipal wastewater treatment
facilities under their jurisdiction, and therefore do not require an IGA:
The Towns of Eagle, Gypsum., Hayden, Hot Sulphur Springs, Red Cliff,
Routt County (fVlilner, Phippsburg), Silverthorne, Steamboat Springs,
Summit County (Snake River), and Yampa.
Sanitation districts should enter into agreements with their local general purpose
governmental body which indicates their resolution to act as the management
agency responsible for controlling point source discharges consistent with the 208
Plan, and agree fio abide by the local government's regulations with respect to
nonpoint source control of water pollutants.
,4s is explained in Volume II of this Plan, 4he VVater Quality Control Commission is
vested by the State Legislature with the power to classify state waters, promulgate
water quality standards, promulgate control and permit and regulations, and review
classifications, standards and control regulations. Any individual or entity can, at
the appropriate time, reques4 the Commision to review classifications, standards, or
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. regulations, however, the authority to make those changes rests with the Commission.
The recommended role of NWCCOG is to:
? Develop, review and revise the Regional Water Quality Management Plan;
? Provide outreach and education to its member jurisdictions;
• Support watershed water quality planning processes;
? Encourage and assist local governments in developing regulations which
address water quality issues as recommended in the 208 Policy Plan;
? Facilitate intergovernmental agreements which will further watershed water
quality planning;
? Provide technical support in development of water quality improvement
projects;
• Review Site Applications, water quality standards, and permits in the region.
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NWCCOG REGIONAL liVATER QUAL.ITY MANAGEtViENT PLAN
02/29/96 DRAFT
VOLUME II -WATER QUALITY PROGRAM DEVELOPfViENT
Page
Table of Contents VII - 1
Executive Summary VII - 4
1.0 INTRODUCTION VII - 6
1.1 The Colorado River Basin VII - 7
1.2 The Yampa River Basin VII - 9
1.3 The fVorth Platte River Basin VII - 9
2.0 RIEGIONAL WATER QU,4L1T1( ,4SSESSMEFlT SUNYMA?RY VII -12
3.0 CL,4SSIFICATiONS AND STAND,4RDS VII -16
3.1 Overview Of Colorado's Classifications And Standards System VII -16
3.2 Existing Water Quality Standards VII -17
3.2.1 Table Value Water Quality Standards VII -17
3.2.2 Outstanding Waters in the Region VII -17
3.2.3 Use Protected Waters in the Region VII -18
4.0 REGIONAL WATER QU,4LIT1( ISSUES VII -20
4.1 Point Source Impacts VII -20
4.1.1 Municipal Dischargers VII -20
4.1.2 Industrial Dischargers VII -20
4.1.3 Construction Activities VII -21
4.2 Nonpoint Source Impacts VII -21
4.2.1 Land Use and Disturbance VII -22
4.2.1.1 Inactive Mines VII -22
4.2.1.2 Development VII -23
4.2.1.2.1 Stormwater VII -23
4.2.1.2.2 Septic Systems VII -23
4.2.1.2.3 Wetland and Riparian Area Losses VII -23 .
4.2.1.3 Agriculture & Silviculture VII -24
4.2.1.4 Recreation Impacts VII -24
4.2.2 Water Use and Development VII -25
4.2.2.1 Hydrologic Modifications VII -25
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4.2.2.1.1 Transbasin Diversion VII -26
4.2.2.1.2 In-Basin Diversions Vil -26
4.2.2.2 In-Basin Changes in Water Usage Vil -26
4.2.2.2.1 Municipal and Domestic Usage VII -26
4.2.2.2.2 Industrial Usage Vil -26
4.3 Cotorado River Basin Salinity VII -27
4.4 Groundwater lssues VII -29
5.0 MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS VII -30
5.1 Clean Water Act Vil -30
5.2 Colorado Water Quality Control Commission Vil -30
5.3 Point Saurces Vil -31
5.3.1 Industriai Dischargers VII -31
5.3.2 Wasteload Allocations VII -31
5.4 Nonpoint Sources VII -32
5.5 Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Forum VII -32
5.6 Colorado River Headwaters Forum Vil -32
5.7 Regionat Management Agencies VII -33
6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS VII -34
OF THIS PLAN
6.1 Environmental Impacts VII -34
6.1.1 Overview VII -34
6.1.2 Previously Implemented Plan Recommendations VII -35
6.1.3 Future Plan Recommendations Vil -36
6.2 Social and Economic Impacts VII -37
6.2.1 Overview VII -37
6.2.2 Previously fmplemented Plan Recommendations Vil -38
6.2.3 Future Plan Recommendations VI! -39
7.0 PLAN IN9PLEMENTAT(ON VII -40
8.0 WATERSHED WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANS
Blue River Water Quality Management Plan B 1- B 49
Eagle River Water Quality Management Plan E 1- E 39
North Platte River Water Quatity Management Plan NP1 - NP 18
Roaring Fork Water Quality Management Plan R171 - RF 43
Upper Colorado River Water Quality lVlanagement Plan C 1- C 46
Upper Yampa River Water Quality Management Plan Y 1- Y 38
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APPENDICES
Appendix 1. Glossary
Appendix 2. Towns and Counties within Region XII, and Population Projections
Appendix 3. Wastewater Treatment Plants within Region XII, including: capacity,
type of treatment, sludge disposal method; rates; age; condition
Appendix 4. Wafier providers within Region XII, including: gallons per year;
population served; rates, etc.
Appendix 5. Select water quality data from Region XII, with references for
expanded water quality data.
Appendix 6. Stream standards and classifications for water within Region XII.
Appendix 7. Impaired Uses Stream Segments within Region XII (304(I) list).
Appendix 8. CDPS permit holder list for Region XII (including stormwater
permits)
Appendix 9. Designated Management Agencies Agreements
Appendix 10. Sample Local Government Water Quality Regulations
Appendix 11. Example Best Management Practices
Appendix 12. iVIAPS, IViAPS, iViAPS
Index
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
02/29/96 DRAFT
The Guidelines for Water Quality Planning in Colorado require annual updates of the
Areawide Water Quality Management Plans under Section 208 of the Clean Water
Act. The Purpose of the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG)
1996 Regional Water Quality Management Plan is to satisfy the requirement for an
update of the Plan to reflect the progress in plan implementation. A second purpose
of the Plan is to address the current focus on water quality planning from a
watershed perspective.
The NWCCOG Regionai Water Quality Management Plan (208 Plan) 1996 update is
structured to satisfy the requirements established under the applicable State
Guidelines and to satisfy focal planning requirements which dictate a flexible and
innovative approach to water qua(ity planning to avoid future water quality problems.
The 1996 208 Plan is composed of two volumes and a set of technicaf appendices.
Volume I is presented in a policy plan format and describes the program
recommendations to protect and enhance the level of water quality consistent with
the requirements of the Clean Water Act Volume I is intended to provide the
direction for water quality decisions resulting from activities which have the potential
to generate both point and nonpoint sources of water quality degradation in the
Region. Volume 1 of the plan is organized around six policies which will lead to
maintaining and improving water quality in the region. Under each policy,
Implementation Recommendations are presented for use by agencies who have and
will continue to implement the plan. These management agencies are identified in
Policy 6 of Volume I, and the rationale for their selection is discussed in Chapter 5 of
Volume il - Management Systems.
Volume II describes the water quality program development in a format similar to the
specific items contained in Colorado's pianning guidelines. Volume II draws on
material contained in previous 208 P(an submittals and from technical appendix
information. Volume II provides supporting information for the development and
adoption of water quality management policies currentfy in practice in Region XII.
The appendices provide supporting technical information regarding specific water
quality issues addressed in the plan.
A significant change from previous NWCCOG 208 Plans is that the water quality
management plans presented in Volume II are organized on a watershed basis,
whereas previous 208 Plan water quality assessments were done on a county basis.
Table 4 provides a summary of the requirements for water quality planning
established under the State Guidelines compared to the elements contained in the
1996 NWCCOG 208 Plan. While it is clear from this table that the Policy Plan
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(Volume I) together with the technical appendices contain all of the State required
elements, a two volume format was chosen to increase the utility of the 208 Plan.
The content of Volume I has not been substantially changed, although the form has
been changed. The number of policies has been reduced from eleven to six.
Table 4 Water Quality Planning Elements
208 Plan Element Plan Policy (V.I) Program Appendix
Devel.
1 2 3 4 5 6 (V.II) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Faciliry location x x x x
Facility needs x x
Facility capacity x x
Faciliry timing x x
Population projections x x
~ Service area X
Treatment level x x x
Permit conditions X
Wasteload allocations x x x
NPS Information x x
Management agency X X X
WQ standards recomm x x x x x
Hydrologic modifications x x
Stream setbacks x X X
Silviculture activiry x x
Construction activity x x
Urban runoff x x
Chemical management X
WQ assessment x x
BMP recommendations x x x x x x X
Water efficiency x x x
Model development codes X
Mine drainage management x x
Agricultural management x x x x
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
In 1972 the US Congress overrode a presidential veto to pass the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (PL92-500), also known as the Clean
Water Act. This Act has been further amended with significant changes in 1977
(PL95-217) and 1987 (PL100-4). The Clean Water Act states that the ultimate
objective of the Act is to "restore an maintain the chemical, physical, and biological
integrity of the Nation's waters".
In beginning the process of water quality improvements, the Clean Water Act
identified a number of pianning programs to be initiated at various levels of
government.
In Colorado, the Colorado Water Quafity Confro( Commission (WQCC) is responsible
for regulating water quality through the establishment of water quality ciassifications,
designations, standards, and control regulations to protect the beneficial uses of the
streams and lakes in the state.
To maximize efficient use of resources, Section 208 of the Act established an
areawide approach to planning for the abatement of pollution. Section 208 provided
criteria to design local plans, based on an integrated and comprehensive planning
process. The state of Colorado has continued to use regional planning agencies as
defined in the Act.
The Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG) was designated the
areawide waste treatment management planning authority, under Section 208, in
February 1976 by the governor of Colorado. NWCCOG develops and maintains the
Areawide Water Quafity Management Plan (208 Plan) as a means af preserving and
enhancing state water quality standards and classifications for both surface and
groundwater.
The Northwest Colorado Council of Governments' planning region includes Eagle,
Grand, Jackson, Piktin, Routt and Summit Counties. These counties inciude portions
of three river basins: the Colorado River Basin; the North Platte River Basin; and the
Yampa River Basin.
The state is divided into seven geographic divisions for the administration and
distribution of water in Colorado, under the Office of the State Engineer and the
Division of Water Resources. These divisions do not neatly correspond to the
planning regions with respect to the Water Quality Management Plans. The following
information comes, in part, from "Colorado Water" produced by the League of
Women Voters, 1992, and the USGS publication entitled "Hydrology of Area 58,
Northern Great Plains and Rocky Mountain Coal Provinces, Colorado and Utah",
1987.
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1.1 The Coiorado River Basin
The Colorado River basin extends from Loveland and Berthod Passes on the east to
the state line on the west, an east-west length of approximately 200 miles. The
north-south boundaries are generaily between 50 to 100 miles wide. The major
tributaries include the Fraser, the Wifliams Fork, the Blue, the Eagle, and the Roaring
Fork rivers. The basin, including the Gunnison basin which is not part of this plan,
encompasses 13,132 square miles (8,404,480 acres).
Agriculture is still the dominant water user, with diversions of 2,415,950 acre-feet per
year for the irrigation of 359,800 acres. Industrial diversions total approximately
2,392,400 acre-feet. The greatest expansion in industrial use during recent years
has been for snow making at ski areas and there has been increasing pressure for
instream flows for other recreational uses such as fishing and rafting.
Transmountain water diversions historically total about 510,000 acre-feet per year
from the Colorado River basin to Front Range cities and agriculture. The
Colorado-Big Thompson and the Windy Gap projects supply approximately 272,000
for agricufture and municipalities on the Front Range. The Roberts and Moffat
tunnels supply approximateiy 121,000 acre-feet per year to the Denver metropolitan
area. The Boustead, Twin Lakes,and Homestake tunneis and other continental
divide diversions supp(y approximately 117,000 acre-feet of western slope water to
Colorado Springs, Aurora, and agriculture in the Arkansas River basin.
Most of the annual streamflow in the perennial streams results from snowmeft during
the months of fViay, June and July, when the high elevation deep snowpack mefts.
Streamflow characteristics have changed significantly from natural conditions due to
reservoir storage. Streamflow is highly variable, both within any given year and
between individual years. Law flows on perennial streams are sustained by flows
from groundwater, gradual melting of perpetual snow fields and reservoir releases.
Surface water storage (including the Gunnison basin) exceeds 2.3 million acre feet,
with most of this storage in a few large reservoirs. This storage capacity is
approximately 60 percent of the average annual streamflow in the basin. The
sfiorage capacity in Colorado basin portion of NWCCOG's region is 1,208,080 acre
feet.
The fVorthwest Co(orado Council of Governments is responsible for producing the
Water Quality Management Plan for the upper portion of the Colorado River basin.
Essentially, the planning area includes all the major tributaries previously mentioned,
but excludes the area downstream of Eagle County (this includes the confluence of
the Roaring Fork and Colorado River at Glenwood Springs). The drainage area for
this basin, the Upper Colorado River basin, is approximately 6,010 square miles
(3,846,400 acres). Figure 3 illustrates the Upper Colorado River Basin.
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The river f(ows in the Yampa, White, and North Platte River basins are all
administered by Water Division 6 out of Steamboat Springs. This area encompasses
approximately 11,000 square miles in the northwest corner of the state. The major
drainages administered by Water Division 6 include the Yampa, the White, the
Green, and the IVorth Platte rivers. The annual average precipitation ranges from
eight inches in the west to over 60 inches in the mountain ranges. Most of the
precipitation falls as snow between the months of iVovember and April. Most annual
streamflow is from snowmelt runoff during spring and early summer. Irrigation
diversions affect streamftow during the summer growing season.
Approximately 30,000 people live in Division 6, which also includes areas of the state
not within Region XI! (NINCCOG's regional planning boundaries). Ranching, coal
production, recreation, and tourism are the major economic activities. Nearly 8,000
individual decreed water rights are administered by the Division, distributing some
902,000 acre-feet of water for irrigation. The predominant crops are grass hay, and
aifaffa hay used for the maintenance of large herds of cattle and sheep.
The Northwest Colorado Councii of Governments is responsible for producing the
VVater Quality Management Plan for the upper ortion of the Yampa River basin
(Routt County) and the iVorth Platte River basin (Jackson County) in Colorado.
In Routt County the major land uses include livestock grazing, timber harvesting,
farming, mineral production, residential, and recreation. There is significant
population fluctuation in the county due to the recreational uses of the county. Land
ownership in Routt County in 1984 was 60% federal, 6% state, and 34% private. In
1990 the permanent population of Routt County was 14,229 persons. The Upper
Yampa River Basin is shown in Figure 4.
1.3 The North Platte RoveP Basin
The headwaters of the Rlorth Platte River basin are located in Jackson County
(Figure 5). Ranching, mining, and logging are the predominant economic activities in
the County. The population of Jackson County in 1990 was 1,597 persons and
1,733, in 1994. A significant aspect of the iVorth Platte River in Colorado is the
Nebraska versus Wyoming Decrees (325 US 589 (1945), and 345 US 981 (1953))
which limits the State of Colorado from diverting more water than that needed to
irrigate 145,000 acres of land in Jackson County, prohibits storing more than 17,000
acre feet of water in any year for irrigation purposes, and prohibits the export of more
than 60,000 acre feet of water out of basin in any ten year period.
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2.0 REGIONAL WATER QUALII'Y ASSESSMENT SUIVIMARY
Most of the streams in Region XII are very high quality, supporting all desired uses
(although not in every stream reach). This general assessment is supported by the
Reconnaissance Evaluation of Surface Water Quality in Eagle, Grand, Jackson,
Pitkin, Routt and Summit Counties prepared in 1979 by the USGS for NWCCOG and
by the assessment of water quality of each wafiershed in Chapter 8 of this Volume .
The emphasis of water quality planning in Region XII is largely directed toward
preserving this existing high quality. There are some areas, however, where
improvement of water quality is necessary and reasonable to restore beneficial uses,
particularly with regard to acid mine drainage from historic mining areas.
The water quality assessment includes specific sections on both point and nonpoint
source water quality issues in each of the region's watersheds. The assessment
provides the basis for ranking problems within the region. Considering water quaiity
problems which need tn be corrected to meet the objectives of the federal C(ean
Water Act throughout the region, the following are listed in order of priority (highest,
or mast serious, to lowest):
Acid Mine Drainage
Nonpoint Source Pollutants From Development Areas
Point Source Discharges Frorra Developed Areas
Hydrologic Modifications Frorn Water Projects
Large Area Soil Disturbance Activities
Roadways and Paverments
This qualitative ranking is based on the existing or potential seriousness of the
impact, miles of stream affected or likely to be affected, and the degree of present or
potential control of the problem.
Five of the six significant water quality issues in Region XII are nonpoint source
issues. The State's 305(b) Report which discusses water quality threatened stream
segments (individual segments are discussed in the individual watershed plans in
Sections 2 and 8) are point source oriented because the system for identifying
threatened segments is point source oriented. Point source controls will be applied
to prevent damage to the threatened stream segments. The real challenge for water
quaiity management lies in the area of nonpoint source control. Each problem
category is briefly discussed below and is discussed in detail in Chapter 8 of Volume
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II under the status of watershed water quality assessments and nonpoint source
control programs in the watersheds.
Acid Mine Drainage
Acid mine drainage impedes attainment of water quality standards for several
streams in the Blue, Eagle, Roaring Fork, and Yampa watersheds. These streams
are described in the Colorado Inactive Mine Reclamation Plan produced by the
Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology and in the water quality assessments
contained in Chapter 8 of Volume II of this plan. Of particular concern are: Cross
Creek and the Eagle River near Niinturn; Oak Creek in Routt County; and French
Gulch, Peru Creek, and the Snake River in Summit County.
Nonpoint Source Pollutants From Developrnent ,4reas
Nonpoint source pollution from development areas is a significant issue in Region
XII. Water pollutants in nonpoint source runoff from urbanizing areas include
nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), sediment, heavy metals, petroleum products,
and organic pesticides. In Summit County, roughly one quarter of the phosphorus
contributed to Dillon Reservoir is generated by nonpoint source runoff from human
activities in the watershed. Preventing eutrophication in Dillon Reservoir requires
tight controls on nonpoint sources. More detail on specific sources is provided in
Appendix 5. Dillon Reservoir presents an example of the types of issues that are
likely to increase in seriousness throughout the State in the future. As the rural West
Slope grows, the areas contributing to construction-related erosion and urban runoff
will also increase.
Pmunt Source DeschaPges From Developec9 Areas
Point source discharges in Region XIl are typically well managed. Advanced
wastewater treatment is often required for ammonia removal to protect fisheries and
advanced phosphorus removal is required in the Dillon and Green Mountain
Reservoirs' watersheds. Continued attention to point sources is needed to ensure
that the region's high quality water streams are protected.
Hyc9rologic Modifications From Water Projects
Hydrologic modifications are changes in stream channels, stream flows or the timing
of those flows, generally resulting from water projects. Water quality impacts
accompany major water use and development projects. The amount of water
available to dilute natural and human induced pollutants is reduced, costs for
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wastewater treatment are increased due to lower stream flows (iower dilution fiows),
fish are stressed more often when low flows are combined wifh factors such as
higher water temperatures and poor food supplies, water supply uses are efiminated
when water is not present in a stream, stream channel morphology is impacted as
the stream voiume is reduced in relation to the stream cross-section which results in
higher water temperatures and lower stream capacity to move sediment [Effects of
Flow Diversion on Downstream Channel Form in Mountain Streams, Sandra Ryan
and Neil Caine, Completion Report 176, December 1993, Colorado Water Resources
Research Institute; Applied Fluvial Geomorphology, Dave Rosgin, 1995]. Some
recreational uses are also dependent on stream flows, such as rafting and boating in
lakes. Water use and development projects are listed as a significant water quality
issue in the region in terms of potential to degrade existing high levels of water
quafity because of the number of uses affected and the extent of impact. All basins
in fhe region, with the exception of the North Platte, and to a lesser degree, the
Upper Yampa, are potentiaiiy affected by hydroiogic modifications. Hydrologic
modifications resulting from existing and projected water use and development
projects in Region XII are also discussed in more detail in Section 4.2.2 of this
Volume.
As a basis for comparison with other types of water quality degradation, a few
numbers may be useful. According to State Engineer Office Division V records,
Region XII transbasin diversions to the eastern slope totaled 606,817 acre feet in
1993. At the USGS Colorado River gauge below Glenwood Springs, total flows for
1993 equaled 2,874,000 acre feet. Based on rough estimates for water consumption
for various uses (as estimated by the Division V Engineer, in-basin consumption in
1993 was about 318,000 acre feet. Thus, the total consumption in the basin was
approximately 24% of the total stream flow, and the transbasin diversions amounted
to approximately 2/3's of this consumption.
in-basin water use can also raise water quality concerns. Included in these concerns
are: conversion of agricuitural water to municipat use (loss of groundwater recharge);
change in timing of return fiows (specificaily related to snow making); and
"dewatering" stream segments between water diversion and wastewater return flows;
and the "consumptive use" of various beneficiaf water uses. In-basin consumption
can be calculated using general figures of 10% consumption for municipai use,
20-25% consumption for snow making, and approximately 1.8 acre-feet per acre
rrigated for agriculture (Water Division V estimates).
Large Area Soil Disturbances
Large area soil disturbance activities such as mining, grazing, timber harvesting, and
ski area expansion present the potential for large water quality impacts. The US
Forest Service has identified areas where excessive soil loss from existing timber
harvest operations require remedial actions to protect water quality. In addition,
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large area surface mining operations can contribute excessive soil loss. At present,
these operations are well managed under permits from the Colorado Division of
Minerals and Geology and the US Forest Service. All watersheds in Region XII are
potentially vulnerable to water quality impacts resulting from large area soil
distrubances.
Roadways Anc9 Pavement
VVater quality problems associated with roadways and pavements include sediment
and associated nutrients resulting from road cuts and fills, continuing erosion of
unstable slopes adjacent to roads, erosion of unpaved road and parking surfaces,
and road sanding operations. To a lesser degree, heavy metals, petroleum products,
and hazardous materials spills along roadways near waterbodies also have been
documented to impact water quality. The Co(orado Department of Transportation
has a program underway to address these concerns while also considering public
driving safety and existing funds and needs. All watersheds in Region XII are
potentialfy vulnerabie to water quality impacts from this type of activity, although the
major areas of concern are in those areas where development has or is occurring.
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3.0 . CLASSIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS SYSTEM
3.1 Overview Of Colorado's Classifications And Standards System
The system for assigning surface and groundwater classifications and standards is
administered by the Water Quality Control Commission and Division and is based on
adopting use classifications that identify those uses to be protected on a stream
segment and then adopting numerical standards for specific pollutants to protect
those uses.
Use classifications and numeric water quality standards have been adopted for
streams, lakes, and reservoirs throughout each of the State's river basins. Within
each basin, waters are divided into individual stream segments for classification and
standard setting purposes. Water quality standards are applied in a regulatory
context principally through Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) where point
spource dischargers are regulated to ensure that water quaity standards are met.
Site-specific water quality classifications are intended to protect all existing uses of
state waters, and any additional uses for which waters are suitable or are intended to
become suitable. The current use classification categories are: recreation (class 1 or
2); agriculture; aquatic life (cold or warm water, class 1 or 2); water supply; and
wetlands.
For each classified stream segment, numeric water quality standards are adopted
that are intended to maintain water quality at a level sufficient to protect the classified
uses. There are three potential approaches to the adoption of site-specific numeric
standards. Firsf, table value standards (NS) are based on criteria set forth in three
tables contained in the Commassion's Basic Standards and Methodologies for
Surface Waters (3.1.0 5 CCRI 002-8). These are levels of pollutants determined to
be generally protective of the corresponding use classifications, and are applied in
most circumstances, unless site-specific information indicates that one of the
following approaches is more appropriate. Second, ambient quafity-based standards
- i.e. standards based on the existing instream quality, may be adopted where naturai
or irreversible pollutant levels are higher than would be allowed by table value
standards, but are determined adequate to protect classified uses. The third option
is to adopt site specific standlyds where a bioassay or other site specific analysis
indicates that alternative numeric standards are appropriate for protection of
classified uses. In addition to water quality classifications and standards, either of finro water quality
based designations may be adopted in appropriate circumstances. An "Outstanding
Waters" designation may be applied to certain high quality waters that constitute an
outstanding natural resource. No degradation of outstanding waters by regulated
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activities is allowed. A"Use-Protected" designation may be applied to waters with
existing quality that is not better than necessary to support propagation of fish,
shellfish, and wildlife and recreation in and on the water. The quality of these waters
may be altered so tong as applicable water quality classifications and standards are
met. Waters that are not given one of these designations are subject to the State's
Antidegradation Review requirements before any new or increased permitted water
quality impacts are allowed.
3.2 Existing lNateP QualitX Standards
The surface waters of the region have been divided into stream segments and
classified by the Water Quality Control Commission. Certain stream segments in
the region with known water quality problems have been identified, and are classified
as either Water Quality Limited, Partially Supporting, or iVot Supporting Designated
Uses, as presented in each of the watershed plans.
3.2.1 Table !lalue Water QualAty Standards
Most of the stream segments in our region meet or exceed table value standards.
These standards are based on levels of pollutants determined to be generally
protective of the corresponding use classifications. Additional information on the
specific stream segments can be found in each of the watershed plans. The Basic
Standards and Classifications which are applicable to the Region, including the basis
and purpose for the standards and classifications can be found in Appendix 6
3.2.2 Outstanding Waters in the Region
Outstanding Waters designation is applied to certain high quality waters that
constitute an outstanding natural resource. iVo degradation of these waters is
allowed. The following stream segments in our region are currently designated
"Outstanding Waters".
Headwaters of the Colorado River in Rocky Mountain National Park (Upper
Colorado River Segment 1)
Headwaters of the Roaring Fork River in the Snowmass/Maroon Bells and
Hunter/Frying Pan Wilderness Areas Roaring Fork River Segment 1)
Tributaries to the Encampment, IVorth Platte, and Yampa Rivers in the Mount
Zirkel Wilderness Area (fVorth Platte and Yampa River Segment 1)
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3.2.3 Use-Protected Waters In The Region
Use Protected designation is applied to waters of the state that the Water Quality
Control Commission has determined do not warrant the protection provided by
"Outstanding Waters" designation or the antidegradation review process. The quality
of these waters may be altered so long as applicable water quality classifications and
standards are met. The following are the stream segments in our region which are
designated "Use Protected".
Willow Creek - mainstem of unnamed tributary (Church Creek) to Willow Creek
from the headwaters to confluence of Willow Creek (Upper Colorado River Segments
6b and 6c).
Soda Creek - from the source to Dillon Reservoir (Blue River Segment 5).
Snake River - from the source to Dillon Reservoir, excluding Deer and Keystone
Creek (Blue River Segments 6 and 7).
French Gulch - from 1.5 miles below Lincoln (site) to confluence with Blue River
(Blue River Segment 11).
Illinois and Fredonia Gulches - from their source to their confluence with the Blue
River (Blue River Segment 12).
All tributaries to the Blue River below Green Mountain Reservoir (Blue River
Segment 20).
Eagle River from Belden to confluence with Gore Creek (Eagle River Segment 5).
Alkali and Milk Creek, from their source to the confluence with the Eagle River
(Eagle River Segment 11).
Brush Creek from its source to the confluence with the Roaring Fork River
(Roaring Fork River Segment 4).
North Fork of the Platte River tributaries, excluding those tributaries in the Mount
Zirkel Wilderness Area (North Platte River Segment 4).
Michigan River from its source to the confluence with the North Platte River
(North Platte River Segment 5).
Government Creek mainstem from Colorado State Forest to the confluence with
the North Platte River (North Platte River Segment 7.
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Spring Creek from its source to the confluence with the Illinois River (Vorth Platte
River Segment (North Platte River Segment 7).
Little White Snake River from its source to the confluence with the Yampa River.
(Yampa River Segment 4b)
Tributaries to the Yampa River from the confluence with the Elk River to the
confluence with the Elkhead River which are not on Forest Service land, except for
Trout Creek, Foidel and its tributaries (Yampa River Segment 12).
Waters that are not given the designation of "Outstanding Waters" or "Use Protected"
are subject fo the State's Antidegradation Review requirements before any new or
increased permitted water quality impacts are allowed. Niore information on stream
standards can be found in each of the watershed plans under Water Quality
Standards and Classifications.
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4.0 REGIONAL WATER QUALITY ISSUES
4.1 Point Source Impacts
Point sources discharges can be defined as discharge of water from a discernible,
confined, and discrete conveyance, such as a pipe, ditch, channel or conduit, from
which pollutants are, or may be discharged. Point sources do not include irrigation
return flows. The point source impacts within our region come from three types of
sources which are permitted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment's Water Quality Control Division under the Colorado Discharge Permit
System (CDPS). These sources are: Municipal Dischargers; Industrial Dischargers;
and Construction Activities.
4.1.1 Municipal Dischargers
Municipal wastewater dischargers include both public and private dischargers which
treat domestic and commercial wastewater. The general pollutants of concern from
these facilities are: toxics such as metals and ammonia which are harmful to aquatic
life; suspended material, mostly organic wastes, which use up oxygen in the water to
decompose; nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus compounds, which cause
algae growth; and pathogens (organisms which cause disease). The Water Quality
Control Division has authority to permit facilities which discharge over 2,000 gallons
per day. Most individual septic systems discharge less than this amount and are
permitted under County regulations which are required by the State to meet certain
minimum state-wide standards. Specific municipal dischargers are discussed in
each of the watershed pians under Point Source Water Quality Issues, and in
Appendix 3. Domestic wastewater facility discharge permits are written by the state
with EPA oversight.
The state defines major municipal wastewater treatment plants as those discharging
greater than 1 million gallons per day (MGD). In the area coverd by this plan there
are 14 major municpal wastewater treatment plants: four in the Blue; three in the
Colorado; three in the Eagle; three in the Roaring Fork; and one in the Yampa.
4.9.2 lndustrial Dischargers
There are a limited number of industrial dischargers in Region XII. They all hold valid
discharge permits and they are a!I operated under the terms of their permits. For the
most part, industrial dischargers within our region are mining operations. Discharges
from these facilities are also permitted by the Water Quality Control Division.
Potentiai poiiutants from industrial facilities in our region generally include: sediment,
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which is a source of nutrients and also can "smother " the bottom of streams; heavy
metals, and hazardous materials spilis and leaks. Specific "major" industriat
dischargers are discussed in the appropriate watershed plan under Point Source
Issues - Industrial Activities. Industrial dischargers in the region are listed in
Appendix 8.
Industrial discharges are permited by effluent and industry type. There are three
major industrial permits within Region XII: the Eagle Mine; Cyprus Climax which
operates the Henderson and Climax facilites; and the Cyprus Yampa Valley Coal
Company. Industrial discharge permits are written by the state with EPA oversight.
There are a number of specific point sources within the region which do not have
permits - these are inactive or abandoned mines which have a discharge from the
mine. These sites have been identified by the Department of Niinerals and Geology,
and some are known to impact the classified uses of specific stream segments. The
significant sites are discussed in the appropriate watershed plans.
4.1.3 ConstPUCtion Acgivities
Construction activities which disturb more than five acres of land are considered to
be an industrial activity under the Clean Water Act and require a stormwater
discharge permit. As the activity is required to be permitted, it is considered a point
source discharge, although the requirements of the permit are generally "Best
Management Practices" directed towards controlling nonpoint source pollutants and
hazardous materials spill prevention. These permits are issued by the Water Quality
Control Division. The potential pollutants of concern are similar to the other industrial
poilutants - sediment, and hazardous material spills. These permits are listed in
Appendix 8.
Point sources from construction dewater activities are also controlled through the
Water Quality Control Division's permitting process.
4.2 Nonpoint SouPCe Irnpacts
IVonpoint sources of pollution can be defined as those sources resulting from diffuse
sheet flow of stormwater or snowmelt runoff or reduced stream flows. Nonpoint
sources include: runoff from mine tailing piles, roads, residential, and commercial
land uses; irrigation return water, and clearcut areas; failing or inadequate septic
systems; and hydrologic modifications. Hydrologic modifications are changes in
water quality resultant from reservoirs, releases from reservoirs, or water diversions.
The impacts of this type of nonpoint source pollution has been previously discussed
(Volume I, Policy 2, and earlier in this volume). The State has a Nonpoint Source
Management Program which was approved by the EPA in Niay of 1989 which is
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designed to address the problems identified in the State's "Nonpoint Assessment
Report" (November 1989).
4.2.1 Land Use and Disturbance
Development of land for residenfial, commercial, agricultural, and industrial use can
have significant water quality impacts, especially when viewed cumulatively. Some
of the nonpoint source issues related to land development include stormwater runoff,
impacts of septic systems, habitat disturbance and loss, and recreational impacts.
There are numerous pollutants which come from general land use activities. Runoff
pollutants include: sediment; nutrients; heavy metals such as zinc, lead, copper,
cadmium and nickel; salt; PCBs; pesticides; petroleum products; and asbestos.
4.2.1.1 Inactive Mines
The impacts of mining have been previously discussed in the point source section,
however, nonpoint source water quality impacts have also been identified in our
region. These impacts are a result of runoff which comes in contact with mine tailing,
waste rock, and roaster fines piles. These "left overs" of mining activities contain
heavy metals, and sulfide products which form sulfuric acid when exposed to water.
Heavy metals are toxic to aquatic life at low concentrations and also act as
"stressors" at sub-lethal concentrations. Acidity can also cause mortality and act as
a stressor to aquatic life.
A number of inactive mine sites have been identified in the watershed plans as
impacting water quality in the region. The stream segments are:
Blue River Watershed
Peru Creek
French Creek
Upper Blue River (Segment 2)
Upper Snake River
Eagle River Watershed
Cross Creek
Upper Eagle River (Segment 5)
Eagle River (Segment 5) Roaring Fork Watershed
Thompson Creek
Coal Creek
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Yampa River Basin
Oak Creek
Policy 1, Water Quality, recommends actions to reclaim these sites and minimize the
associated water quality impacts.
4.2.1.2 Development
Land development practices can impact water quality through increased poilutant
loads, increased runoff (both in quantity and velocity), and wetland and riparian
habitat losses, as described below. A nonpoint source water quality management
plan produced by the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments for the Town of
Vail in 1995 indicated that the runoff water pollutants of most concern include:
sediment, dissolved solids (salt); petroleum compounds, nutrients, and heavy metals.
4.2.1.2.1 Stormwater
Stormwater runoff concerns are not only limited to pollutants, but also to timing and
quantity of water. Increases in impervious surfaces such as roads, houses, etc.,
increase the amount of runoff and increase the rate at which the runoff occurs. This
can lead to increased flooding which impacts water quality by increasing erosion and
therefore sediment and nutrient inputs.
4.2.1.2.2 Septic Systems
Another land use concern is an increase in density and design of septic systems -
especially those constructed on marginal sites (poor soils, fractured bedrock, and
high groundwater tables) which can lead to high inputs of nutrients (phosphorus and
nitrate), and potentially harm human health through transmission of water-borne
pathogens.
4.2.1.2.3 Wetland and Riparian Area Losses
Habitat disturbance and loss is another significant issue associated with land
development which has secondary impacts to water quality. The habitats referred to
are: wetlands, riparian areas, floodplains, and shorelines which provide natural
filtering of pollutants, flood water buffering, and provide shading which reduces water
temperature and algae growth.
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4.2.1.3 . Agriculture & Silviculture
Agriculture and silviculture (logging) activities can cause increased sediment,
nutrients, and dissolved solids from associated land disturbance and fertilizer
applications. In addition, crop and forage production is responsible for large water
withdrawals for irrigation, and riparian and wetland disturbance and loss which has
secondary impacts on water quality.
Policy 3, Land Use and Disturbance, deals with the impact of land use and
development throughout the region. The policy recommendations are being
impiemented at the local government level and at the federal level for those land use
agencies which have the appropriate authority. With respect to agricultural and
si(viculturai impacts, the policy recommendations are voluntary implementation of
Best Management Practices.
It should be noted that agricultural Best Management Practices, especially those
related to livestock grazing, ranch management practices, and iogging are being
widely implemented througout Region XII. The ranchers, the Naturai Resources
Conservation Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the US Forest Service
are actively involved in implementing the recommendations outline in Appendix 11.
4.2.1.4. Recreation Impacts
Another set of issues related to land development are recreation impacts to
waterbodies, such as stream bank erosion and lack of proper sanitation facilities.
Increased population density generally results in greater demand for recreational
opportunities, which are often centered around water, especially in mountain
communities. Water quality impacts associated with recreation are usually related to
habitat disturbance, which as previously stated, has secondary impacts. Water
diversion for recreational uses, such as irrigation of golf courses and snow making
also impact water quality, as a result of runoff and consumptive water use at criticat
times.
Policy 3, Land Use and Disturbance, deals with the impact of land use and
development throughout the region. The policy recommendations are being
implemented at the local government level and at the federal level for fhose land use
agencies which have the appropriate authority.
Policy 4, Domestic, Municipal, and Industrial Wastes, includes recommendations
regarding siting of facilities to reduce nonpoint source impacts.
Poticy 5, Chemical Management, includes recommendations for storage, handling,
transportation, disposal, and application of materials, in such ways to minimize
nonpoint source water quality impacts.
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4.2.2 1Nater Use anc9 Developrnent
The State's Nonpoint Source Management Program includes a"Hydrologic
Modification Nonpoint Source Management Program" which is intended to identify
and develop programs for minimizing adverse nonpoint source water quality impacts
associated with hydrologic modifications. Hydrologic modifications are defined in the
program as: reservoirs; releases from reservoirs; diversions; and other spatial and
temporal changes of the movement and circulation of flow of water.
The USGS did a study titled "Estimated Water Use in Colorado, 1985" [Water
Resources Investigations Report 88-4101, 1989] documenting water use by county.
According to thafi report irrigation, followed by hydropower generation, domestic,
livestock watering, commercial, and thermal power generation, are the principal uses
of water in Region XII.
Water use and development can result in water quality impacts caused by
reductions in stream flows. This document identifies water quality impacts from
water diversions for out of basin needs and in basin needs separately. Generally,
water used for domestic or agricultural purposes is not fully consumed; some portion
of the diverted water remains as "wastewater" or "return flow" which is directed back
to a stream. For domestic use, the consumptive use is generally 10% of the diverted
volume. For snow making, the consumtive use is generally considered 20-25% of
the diverted volume and water is usually applied at 1 acre foot per acre of terrain
[Colorado Ski Country USA]. Agricultural return flows are quite variable, but can
range from 20 to 60% in consumptive use. For water that is taken out of the
watershed, there is no return flow to the basin, while water which is used in-basin is
returned to the stream at some point, generally not too far downstream. Thus in-
basin use is not 100% consumptive, while transbasin usage is 100% with respect to
the basin of origin.
The principal consumptive uses in the region are: agricultural (irrigation and stock
watering; transbasin diversions; domestic and municipal; snow making; and reservoir
evaporation.
4.2.2.1 Hydrologic Niodifications
The term hydrologic modification refers to changes in hydrologic conditions due to
man's actions on the natural environment. Changes to the natural hydrology of a
watershed occur from the construction of reservoirs, diversions, and infiltration
galleries. Water quality impacts can include nutrient concentrations, dissolved
oxygen, temperature, chemical concentrations, changes in chemistry, and turbidity.
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4.2.2.1.1 Transbasin Diversions
Region XII is impacted by transbasin diversions, which as previously noted, are
100% consumptive for the basin from which the water is taken. Water quality
impacts arise from the loss of high quality water from the basin and changes in the
stream's hydromorpholgy which reduces natural scouring and affects habitat, etc.
It should be noted that, generally speaking, during the two critical low rlow periods
(late summer and early winter) transbasin diversions are not in priority.
4.2.2.1.2 In-Basin Diversions
Water usage in the basin includes irrigation, hydropower, domestic, commercial, and
industria( uses. Generaliy speaking, in-basin diversions consume 10-50% of the
water diverted or used.
4.2.2.2 In-Basin Changes in Water Usage
Historically (and currently), the most significant water use in the region has been for
irrigation purposes. The 1988 USGS report "Estimated Use of Water in Colorado,
1985" [USGS, 1989] estmated that 952.82 million gallons per day (MGD) were used
in our region for irrigation. The next highest useage was hydropower generation at
497.72 MGD. Domestic and commercial usage was estimated to be 11.6 and 4.68 MGD, respectively. As the region becomes more developed, changes in land uses
will result in changes in water usage in the basin.
4.2.2.2.1 Municipal and Domestic Usage
Municipal water consumption is much less than that of agricutture, in other words,
more of the water used is returned to the stream.
4.2.2.2.2 Industrial Usage
Industrial use of water means the use of water for purposes of producing or
processing non-agricultural products or services for sale, such as manufacturing,
mining, milling, land reclamatian, golf course irrigation, snowmaking, and
non-hydroelectric power generation. The water quality concerns associated with
snowmaking are generally the removal of water from streams during critical low flow
periods. Snowmaking studies have indicated that the spring peak runoff is extended
in time as a result of snowmaking activities, but that runoff rates are not increased.
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Although golf courses are much more efficient at using water (they consume much
less) than traditional agriculture, one of the concerns is that historical irrigation
allowed groundwater recharge which provided late season groundwater returns to
surface waters. With the more efficient application of water to golf courses, late
. season return flows to surface waters from groundwater are diminished.
In Region XII, most of the stream flow results from snowmelt, which is greatest
during May, June, and July. There are firvo critical periods of low stream flows - late
summer, and early to mid winter. The late summer period coincides with significant
agricultural usage and higher stream temperatures, which can stress cold water fish.
The winter period - especially December can coincide with snow making water
demands.
Policy 2, Water Use and Development, recommends actions to reduce the water
quality impacts associated with water use and development.
Critical areas with respect to streamflows and water use and development in the
region have been identified in the watershed plans. These areas include:
Blue River Watershed
En4ire watershed
Colorado River Watershed
Fraser River
Eagle River Watershed
Upper Eagle River (above Gore Creek)
Gore Creek
Lovver Eagle River (Gore Creek to the Colorado River confluence)
Roaring Fork River Watershed
Upper Roaring Fork (above the Crystal River)
4.3 ColoPado RiveP Basin Salunity
Total dissolved solids (TDS) or salinity is of concern in arid and semi-arid areas when
water is consumptively used. Application of irrigation water to saline soils leaches
increased concentrations of TDS back to streams. Transpiration by plants and
evaporation from open water further concentrates the salts.
TDS concentrations range from less than 50 mg/L in the headwaters of the Region
XII watersheds, to 100,000 mg/L in saline springs in the Colorado River basins.
Water with a TDS of less than 500 mg/L is preferable for water supplies. Agricultural
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crops exhibit a wide toterance to TDS, with more sensitive species such as fruit
trees, potentially affected at concentrations greater than 500 mg/L [USGS Open File
Report 85-479, 1987]. Average concentrations for streams upstream of Glenwood
Springs are all less than 500 mg/L. Downstream from Glenwood Springs, all USGS
stations on the Colorado River mainstem have average TDS concentrations
between 500 and 1,000 mg/L [USGS, 1987].
The Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program is designed to reduce salt
loadings to the Colorado River Basin in order to maintain standards established in
1972. Both the US Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior are
involved in programs designed to control nonpoint sources of salt loading. The
Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the
Bureau of Reciamation are all actively involved in salinity reduction measures from a
variety of sources. Farm reduction measures are handled by the Natural Resources
Conservation Service. State participation in the salinity control program is
coordinated through the water quafity management planning process for nonpoint
sources and the CDPS permit program for point sources. The Coiorado River Basin
Salinity Control Forum provides a forum for the states of the basin to coordinate their
activities, and provide guidance to the federal agencies.
The program does not address potential salinity concerns of the Grand Valley water
users - especially those of fruit growers, whose crops are less salt tolerant than other
agricultural producers. A USGS report [Open File Report 87-568] states "the reach
of the Colorado River befinreen the towns of Dotsero and Glenwood Springs, Colo.,
represents the largest single source of dissolved solids in the Upper Colorado River
basin... which represents 17 percent of the dissolved-sodium and 38 percent of the
dissolved-chloride loads leaving the Upper Colorado River Basin... Most of this
dissoived -sofids load is contributed by very saline, thermal springs between the
towns Dotsero and Glenwood Springs." Another USGS report [Open File Report
84-4198] shows that the dissolved solids concentrations in the mainstem of the
Colorado River jumps from 230 mg/L to 370 mg/L at the confluence of the Eagle
River. This information suggests two geographical areas, one of which (the Eagle
River) is within Region XII, which couid be investigated for reducing salinity impacts
to downstream water users.
It is important to note that a USGS study [Characteristics and Trends of Streamflow
and Dissolved Solids in the Upper Colorado River Basin, Arizona, Co(orado, New
Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, open File Report 87-568] found that municipal
wastewater treatment plant discharges to the Colorado River and its tributaries
contribute less than 5% of the total salinity at the Imperial Dam. A"significant"
annual decrease in annual stream flow on the Colorado River near Glenwood
Springs from 1942-49 to 1950-83 occurred concurrent with an increase in dissolved
solids concentrations. These stream flow decreases and dissolved solids increases
were "significant" and "highly significant" simulaneously during the months of May,
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June and July, which suggests that loss of streamflow is responsible for increases in
dissolved soldis concentrations (see Appendix 5 for USGS exerpts).
Policy 2, Water Use and Development, recommends actions which reduce existing
salt loads from areas which contribute significant salinity to the basin.
4.4 GroundwateP Issues
In our region, groundwater has not received the attention that surface waters receive,
although there are 75 community ground water supply systems serving 37,838
people [Water Quality Control Division, Colorado Wellhead Program, 1994].
Data is collected by water providers relying on groundwater as part of the Safe
Drinking Water Act, however, there are no known documents which summarize the
collected data.
Additional infomation on both the quality and the quantity of ground water within
Region XII is needed for proper planning.
All of the Policies in Volume I are applicable to groundwater issues.
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5.0 IVIANAGEMEfVT SYSTEMS
The foilowing is a brief discussion of the existing water quality management
framework under which our region operates. For further information, the 1994
Working Paper produced by the Colorado Water Quality Forum titled "Colorado
Watershed Protection Approach" provides a more detailed explanation of the federal
and state programs which are related to water quality protection and restoration.
5.1 Clean Water Act
The federa( Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251, et. seq.) forms the federai
environment under which the state operates. Other related federal environmental
. legislation includes:
Safe Drinking Water Act
National Environmental Protection Act
Endangered Species Act
Wild and Scenic River Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
Clean Air Act
5.2 Colorado Water Quali.ty Control Commission
The state has primacy (i.e. responsibility) for carrying out the state programs
developed in the Clean Water Act. Existing state water quality laws and regulations
include the following:
? Establishment of regional water quality management plans;
• Classification of state waters
? Establishment of water quality standards designations and regulations
• Regulation of state agricultural practices
? Issuance of discharge permits
? Certification of federal licenses and permits
Related state regulations and activities include:
• Water quantity laws and regulations
+ Solid and hazardous waste requirements
? Fish and wildlife statutes
? Nonpoint Source Taskforce activities
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5.3 Point Sources
Point sources are regulated by the state's Water Quality Control Division through its
Colorado Discharge Permit System. There are essentially three broad types of
permits: those for domestic wastewater discharges; those for industrial discharges;
and stormwater permits.
The state pemits domestic wastewater discharges based on stream segment water
quality standards and stream flow to establish discharge poiiutant concentrations that
will protect the designated uses. Specific information on the domestic wastewater
treatment plants in our region is found in each of the watershed plans and also in
Appendix 3 and 8. There are approximately 14 domestic wastewater treatment
plants in the region which treat wastewater beyond the secondary level (85%
removal of Biological Oxygen Demand).
The Water Quality Control Division has developed a Wellhead Protection Program
which was approved by the EPA in 1994 as meeting and satisfying the federal
requirement of the Sate Drinking Water Acf. This program is aimed at protecting
public groundwater wells from contaminants.
5.3e1 Indusgrial DischargePs
There are three major industrial dischargers in Region XII. Major industrial discharge
permits are issued by the Water Quality Controf Division under EPA oversight. The
three are all mines: the Eagle Niine above Niinturn in Eagfe County; Cyprus
fViolybdenum Company which operates the Climax Mine in Summit County and
Henderson milling facility in Grand County; and Cyprus Yampa Valley Coal
Company, which operates the underground Twentymile Coal Mine outside of Oak
Creek in Routt County. They all hold valid discharge permits and are operated under
the terms of their permits. Besides the major industrial dischargers there are
numerous other industrial permit holders in the region. These include: sand and
gravel operation permits; mining permits; construction dewatering permits; and
stormwater discharge permits. lndustrial permits within our region are listed in
Appendix 8.
5.3.2 Was$eload AlYocations
"Wasteload altocation" means the portion of a receiving water's loading capacity that
is allocated to one of its existing or future point sources of pollution. Wasteload
allocations are a means to ensure that pollutants of concern from various sources do
not exceed the applicable water quality standard. Allocations are developed in those
areas where a number of permitted sources are discharging to the same stream
segment and the possibility exists for the stream to exceed the water quality standard
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for that po(lutant. in our region, the poilutant which as been allocated to the greatest
degree is ammonia. The wasteload allocations are deveioped to ensure that all
permitted discharges are treated fairly with respect to setting standards for their
discharges.
5.4 Nonpoint Sources
The State's approach to control of nonpoint sources is documented in "Colorado
Nonpoint Source Management Program, which was approved by the EPA in May,
1989. !n addition, the "Colorado Nonpoint Source Assessment Report", prepared by
the Water Quality Control Division (November, 1989) documents specific water
quality concerns and programs. It describes federal control prpgrams (such as the
Agricultural Conservation Program, Conservation Reserve Program, Watershed
Protection and Flood Prevention Act, and Resource Conservation and Development),
state programs (such as the State Revolving Loan Fund, the Water Quality Control
Commission, and the Nonpoint Source Taskforce), and local programs (such as state
enabling fegis(ation ,e.g. CRS 24-65.1-101 - HB1041 - protection of local resources;
and CRS 29-20-101 - HB1034 - land use controis).
5.5 Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Forum
The Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Forum is composed of inembers from the
seven states in the Colorado River Basin (Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada,
New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming). The Forum was established for the purpose of
interstate cooperation and to provide states with the information necessary to comply
with EPA regulation 40CFR, Part 120, entitled "Water Quality Standards, Colorado
River System,Salinity Control Policy and Standards Procedures", and Section 303(a)
and (b) of the Clean Water Act. More information on this Forum can be obtained
through the Colorado Water Conservation Board.
5.6 Colorado River Headwaters Forum
The Colorado River Headwaters Forum was initiated by the Northwest Colorado
Council of Governments Qua(ity/Quantity Committee in November, 1991 to facilitate
the informat, non-adversarial discussion of water issues associated with the Colorado
River headwaters. The Forum, open to "interested stakeholders", meets three times
a year. Important outcomes of the Forum inctuded the development of proposed
methods for developing water projects allowing for public comment prior to formal
submission of a 1041 permit application and revision of the 208 Plan.
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5.7 Re ic~ onal Management ,4gencies
Policy 6, Management Systems, defines the recommended regional management
agency structure, with regard to both point and nonpoint source controls.
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6.0 ENVIROiVMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS
OF THIS PLAN
Continued implementation of the recommended Plan will necessarily have
environmental impacts as well as social and economic costs and benefits. In
assessing the impacts of the Plan, the majority of its policy recommendations (the
implementation recommendations) have been in effect in their substantially present
form at a local level since 1979 with the Plan's initial adoption. For point sources,
wasteload allocations and treatment system recommendations have existed in
substantially their present form since the adoption of the 303(e) basin plans in 1974.
There has been an extensive period of time during which the Plan's
recommendations have acted as policy guidance for water quality decisions within
the region. As a result of these decisions, many of the recommendations of the Plan
have been implemented. This inctudes implementation of the point source discharge
treatment levels (except the Fraser River wasteload allocation plan) and
consolidation of municipal facilities through the recommended management
agencies. It also includes implementation of nonpoint source controls for new
sources of urban storm runoff, construction activities, silvicultural activities, stream
encroachment, and water use and development activities.
implementation items recommended by the Plan are the continuation of these point
and nonpoint source control measures. Additional implementation recommendations
inc(ude of contro(s for abandoned mine drainage, remedial controls for erosion due to
past silviculturaf activities on National Forest lands as recommended in forest
management plans. Additional controis on other existing and potential nonpoint
sources could be determined to be necessary by the towns or counties.
The analysis of environmental and social and economic impacts of the Plan was split
between those implementation items of the Plan that have been substantiaiiy
implemented and those which remain to be implemented as described.
6.1 Environmentallmpacts
6.1.1 Overview
The Federal Clean Water Act has as its policy the restoration and maintenance of the
chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation's waters. The Plan is
intended to accomplish these goals throughout the region based on the current
understanding of important cause-effect factors leading to either existing or projected
water quafity problems. As the body of knowledge with regard to these factors
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continues to.grow, adjustments have been made in the Plan to accomplish these
broad objectives. Environmental impacts may occur as a result of implementing the
Plan either as a result of adoption of the recommended controls on new potential
sources of water quality degradation (preventative strategies) or as a result of
recommended cleanup actions (remedial strategies).
The overall intent of the Plan is to maintain the existing high quaiity of the Region's
streams and lakes while accommodating growth and development. A second intent
is to improve uvater quality in degraded stream segments which are unable to support
the full range of potential uses. Each of the Plan's recommendations is aimed
towards one of these objectives. Maintaining and improving the Region's water
quality has and will continue to have a positive effect on aquatic life and fisheries, on
fhe provision of adequate quality and quantity of water supplies for domestic,
agricultural, commercial, and industrial use, and on the ability to support high quality
recreational experiences. The implementation of the Plan will indirectly benefit the
wetland and wildlife resources by maintaining such areas; will result in positive
impacts on aesthetic resources of the State; and will consenre soil resources. The
implementation of the Plan has and will continue to require energy and capital
resources necessary to provide wastewater treatment to meet water quality
standards.
601.2 PPeduously Irnplemented Plan Recomrnendations
Previously implemented Plan items are described in each of the watershed pians. A
major remedial etement of the Plan is the implementation of point source controls.
The establishment of effluent limitations, wasteload allocations, treatment service
areas, and recommended areas of wastewater treatment consolidation have had a
positive and negative impact upon the environment. Generally, the identified
treatment needs have been satisfied through grants from the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the State Construction Grant and loans from the State
Revolving Loan fund, along with local financing. Expansion and upgrading of
collection and treatment systems were therefore subject to the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and environmental impacts resulting from such
impacts were addressed in either an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) or
Environmental Assessment (EA).
A summary of the types of negative environmental impacts associated with meeting
previous Plan wastewater treatment requirements include: increased energy
consumption where advanced wastewater treatment has been recommended for
phosphorus and ammonia removal; land use impacts where additional land area is
required to satisfy higher treatment levels; temporary local construction impacts on
noise, dust, soil disturbance, and traffic; and impacts caused by the transportation
and disposal of waste by-products resulting from higher sludge generation
requirements of advanced vuaste treatment. Positive impacts include: improvement
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and maintenance of water quality in streams and lakes throughout the region;
protection and enhancement of aquatic iife and fishery resources; and protection and
enhancement of recreational opportunities. Alternative configurations for service
areas and treatment methods for wastewater facilities necessary to meet the higher
recommended treatment standards and/or recommendations for consolidation were
described in the EIS or EA for upgrading the individual treatment plant. These
documents provide a thorough discussion of the impacts associated with providing
wastewater treatment and consolidation of facilities.
In addition to point source controls, prevention strategies will continue to be
implemented in order to meet the objectives of the Clean Water Act. These include:
controls on nonpoint sources of water quality degradation from water use and
development activities; urban runoff; construction activities, agricultural activities; use
of chemicals; and encroachment on wetlands, riparian areas, and waterbodies.
Implementing these controls has and will continue to have a positive impact upon:
v wetland and riparian areas;
• protection of aquatic life and fisheries;
• protection of important wildlife habitat areas;
? stream channel stability;
• reduction of the potential damage to private property due to flooding and
streambank loss;
? maintenance and improvement of recreational opportunities;
? reduction of eutrophication of lakes and streams;
? provision of safe domestic water supplies;
? maintenance of water quality at existing high levels.
There are no identified negative environmental impacts associated with the
implementation of these preventative water quality strategies.
6.1.3 Future Plan Recommendations
Remaining implementation items recommended by the Plan will be accomplished
through the continued use of point and nonpoint source control measures. These
measures inc(ude the impiementation of controls for abandoned mine drainage,
remedial controls for erosion, and additional controls on existing septic systems and
other existing and future nonpoint sources.
Continued implementation of the point source controls recommended in this Plan will
have continuing positive and negative impacts as described previousfy in this section
under Point Source Control Impacts. In addition, newly recommended waste load
allocations for ammonia for the Fraser River, and treatment plant expansions as
identified in the watershed plans, will have environmental effects upon energy
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requirements and temporary local constructian impacts to provide the necessary
future wastewater treatment.
Continued implementation of the preventative control strategies for nonpoint sources
of water quality degradation will continue to have the environmental benefits
described previousiy.
Implementation of the recommendations for controls on existing identified mine
drainage problems will have positive impacts upon the improvement of water quality
and aquatic life. It would also have positive impacts on pubfic water supplies
adversely affected by mine drainage. Depending upon the type of treatment
technologies selected for control of mine drainage or stormwater runoff, there may be
adverse impacts to: energy requirements for treatment of the mine wastes;
construction impacts necessary. to remove or restore material from tailing, roaster
and waste rock piles; and potential impacts to wetlands and wildlife if passive
systems utilizing wetland treatment are selected for treatment of mine wastes.
Remedial water quality controls recommended by the US Forest Service for past
silvicultural activities have been assessed in three separate EIS documents covering
their proposed actions in their land management plans. The closure of roads,
revegetation and other measures recommended to reduce sediment loads form
previous(y iogged areas wiil have a positive impact on water quality, vegetation and
water yie(ds, and wil( protection soii resources. Road closures are consistent with
recommendations for recreational and other uses of forest lands recommended in
forest plans.
6.2 Social and Econoenic Impacts
6.2.1 Ovewiew
This Plan is intended to serve the population and economic growth projected by local
governments within the region. The majority of the projected growth and
development is associated with the growth of the tourism industry in the develapment
of winter sports recreation areas and other year round outdoor recreational activities.
The existing demographic character of the region is influenced by rapid seasonal
fluctuations in population and in the demand for public and private services. In most
of the Region, the peak seasonal popuiation occurs during the ski season. Local
planning efforts have recognized the desirability of utiiizing existing facilities, both
public and private, over a longer time frame to diversify economic activities and
provide a more stable base for residents of the region. The emphasis for
diversification has included the maintenance of traditional industries in the Region,
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including agriculture, silvilculture, and mining, but the real emphasis has been upon
development of a year around economy based upon expanded summer tourism.
Protection and enhancement of the environment is a key element to the potential for
economic diversification and the provision of a stable economic community for
residents of the region. Many examples of the potential for economic diversification
relate to the protection and enhancement of water quality, such as tourism and
recreation. Positive impacts of implementing this Plan include the protection and
enhancement of water quality which leads to protecting the potential recreational
resources for summer tourism activities. Negative impacts of this plan's
implementation include increased levels of regulation and development costs
associated with protecting water quality. These are described in more detail below.
6.2.2 Previously Implemented Plan Recommendations
The provision of advanced wastewater treatment for selected communities has had
an impact associated with the construction and operation of these systems. Higher
costs for construction and operation of these systems have been passed on to
system users in the form of higher tap fees and service charges. Construction costs
have been supported, in part, by federal grant programs, state revolving loan fund
and energy impact assistance programs.
The cost of these systems has been in part offset by water quality benefits which are
attributable to a broader population base than system users. This includes benefits
to recreation and tourism opportunities in the region as a result of protection of fish
and wildlife, and improved aesthetic qualities of streams and reservoirs.
Recreational studies have demonstrated a strong correlation between the opportunity
for water-based activities and the selection of a recreational destination. To the
extent that improved water quality maintains the opportunity for recreation, there
shouid be a continuing benefit to summer tourism with a social and economic benefit
to the region in accordance with objectives for economic diversification.
Controis on nonpoint saurces of water quality degradation have also had social and
economic costs and benefits. Controls for construction and grading activities have
increased the cost of new construction for housing and commercial development.
The cost increase on a per unit basis is dependent on the type of development and
may range from a few dotlars to several hundred doltars.
Controts implemented on water use and development activities to protect water
quality and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Region's
lakes and streams has increased the cost to water developers of providing new
major water supplies utilizing water from the region. Windy Gap and Wolford
Mountain Projects in Grand County are examples of how such additional costs are
factored into the project costs for extension of major water supply systems in the
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Region under the Plan's recommendations. Additional development costs
associated with provision of minimum streamflows, wastewater treatment and water
supply are examples of costs added to such projects as a result of local program
requirements. Because the majority of the projects are designed to serve water
users outside of the Region, the costs of mitigating such impacts has been borne
largely by Eastern Slope water users whiie the benefits of requiring mitigation for
water quality impacts have accrued to both residents and visitors to the Region.
l.ocatly adopted regulations to protect the Region's water quality have had a social
impact in terms of increased levels of government involvement in water quality
concerns. Implementation of the regulations for nonpoint source controls only where
necessary to meet a specific water quality goal has limited this involvement.
Adoption of local regulations (as opposed to state regulation) integrated into local
development review has placed responsibility closest to those impacted by the
increased level of regulation.
6.2e3 Futaare Plan Recomrnenc9ations
The continued implementation of this Plan will continue to have both positive and
negative socia( and economic impacts as previously described.
o Impacts due to recommended point source controls wouid be reduced to oniy
those impacts associated with continued operation and maintenance of advanced
vvastewater treatment systems. This will reduce the continuing economic effect of
higher user charges over time for those communities which have already made
significant capital expenditures to provide for higher treatment levels. If expansion is
necessary to accommodate growth, then both capital and operation expenses will be
necessary to maintain the higher levels of treatment recommended in this Plan.
o For communities in the Fraser Valley not now subject to advanced treatment
levels, accepting this Plan's recommended wasteload allocations will have similar
future economic impacts (both positive and negative) as described for communities
which have already implemented advanced wastewater treatment for ammonia
removal. These impacts are expected to occur in the next few years, as growth in
the Fraser Valley will require more advanced treatment to limit the potential of
ammonia toxicity to the Fraser River fishery.
o New major expansions of water deve(opment projects will be subject to financial
impacts for impact mitigation similar to those described for the Windy Gap and
Wolford Mountain Projects. The specifics of required mitigation under locally
implemented regulations will be dependent upon the review of the impacts of water
quality resulting from the construction and operation of the project. It is therefore not
possible to estimate the future costs to project proponents without a detailed review
of the proposed project.
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7.0 PLAN IIVIPLEMENTATION
The Critical Implementation Strategy is a four pronged approach which consists of
the following:
? Public education;
? Local imptementation of the policy recommendations;
? Consistent enforcement of local regulations;
• Initiation of recommended watershed improvement projects.
In order for the implementation of this plan to be effective and efficient,
communication between the various management agencies needs to be facilitated.
There are a number of efforts that NWCCOG is involved with that are moving in this
direction. These include the Co(orado River Headwater Forum, the formation of
watershed water quality groups, the NWCCOG Quality/Quantity Committee, and a
Great Outdoors Colorado grant. These are further discussed below.
The Colorado River Headwaters Forum is a group which was originally formed by the
NWCCOG, but is now managed independent of the NWCCOG. This Forum is
designed to facilitate discussion regarding water issues revolving around the
Colorado River headwaters. The Forum meets three times annually, and is
composed of federal, state and local entities, including both western and eastern
slope interests. One important outcome of the Forum has been the formulation of a
model process for new water development projects. The process allows public input
to projects prior to formal submission of 1041 and other permit applications.
The NWCCOG is continuing to assist in the formation, facilitation and technical
assistance to local watershed water quality groups. Two groups have been formally
estabfished: the Summit Water Quality Committee (which has been established for
12 years); and the Routt County Committee on Water Quality. In addition, the Eagle
River Watershed P(an has recommended the formation of such a group in the Eagle
River basin. Entities in the Gore Creek Valley have moved to establish a partnership
which involved in establishing a database and water quality management plan. In
other watersheds, efforts have been somewhat more informaf or specific issue
driven. For example, the East Grand Water Quality Board has been working for the
past five years to develop a comprehensive solution to wastewater treatment in the
upper Fraser River drainage.
The NWCCOG Quality/Quantity Committee, which used to be composed mainly of
NWCCOG governmental entities, in 1995 formally requested participation by all the
water and sanitation districts. In 1995 22 water and sanitation districts became
members of the Committee. !n 1996 three additional special districts have become
members. The addition of water and sanitation districts represents a significant
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move forward in improving communication and participation in water quality planning
and management. !n this forum, management agencies responsible for both point
source and nonpoint source water quality management can share concerns, ideas
and direction for water quality protection and improvement.
The NWCCOG received a$40,000 "capacity building" grant from Great Outdoors
Colorado in 1995. This grant wiil be used to further develop local watershed groups
with respect to focus and direction. The intent is to bring together interested
individuals from many different sectors of the community to further refine water
quality planning and management efforts. Four watersheds have been targeted for
this effort: the Eagle; the Roaring Fork; the Upper Colorado; and the Yampa.
Inherent in all of these efforts is the acknowledgement that there is a need fo
increase the awareness of individuats on water quality issues. This educationai
outreach needs to include the identification of issues, potential solutions, costs
associated with solutions, and costs of inaction. Some of this information is currently
available, some still needs to be developed. Through the management agencies and
watershed groups, local needs and sotutions will be further refined.
Through the efforts outlined above, it is expected that the four pronged approach will
result in successful implementation of this Regiona! Water Quality Nianagement Plan.
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TABLE OF CONTEINTS
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1.0 WATERSH~~ OVER!/1EW E - 3
1.1 Geography and Hydrology E- 3
1.2 Land Uses and Population Characteristics E- 5
1.3 Watershed 1lVater Quality Nianagement E- 5
2.0 WATERSHED WATEFZ QIJAL@TY ASSESSMENT E- 6
2.1 Upper Eagle River Watershed E- 7
2.1.1 Eagle River from Belden to Gore Creek E- 8
2.2 Gore Creek E- 10
2.2.1 Gore Creek Above Black Gore Creek E- 11
2.2.2 Gore Creek Below Black Gore Creek E- 11
2.3 Lower Eagle River VVatershed E- 13
2.3.1 Mainstem Eagle River From Gore Creek to Dotsero E- 13
2.3.2 Beaver Creek E - 15
2.3.3 iViilk and Alkali Creeks E- 15
2.3.4 Brush Creek E- 16
2.3.5 Gypsum Creek E- 16
2.4 CUVCB Wafershed Instream Flows E- 16
3.0 WATER QUAL.ITY 6SSUES E- 21
3.1 Point Source Issues E- 21
3.1.1 Municipal Discharges E- 21
3.1.2 Eagle River VVatershed Population Statistics and E- 24
Projections
3.1.3 Industrial Discharges E- 25
3.1.4 Point Source Issues - Summary E- 25
3.2 Point Source Recommendations E- 26
3.3 Nonpoint Source Issues E- 26
3.3.1 iViining Activities E- 26
3.3.2 Urban and Construction Activities E- 27
3.3.3 Hydrologic Modifications - E- 27
3.3.3.1 Transbasin Diversions E- 27
3.3.3.2 In-Basin Diversions E- 28
3.3.4 Recreational Activities E- 29
3.3.5 Agricultural Activities E- 29
3.3.6 Niilk and Alkali Creeks E- 29
3.4 Nonpoint Source Recommendations E- 29
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4.0 WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS E- 30 4.1 Existing Projects E- 30
4.1.1 Eagle Mine Site Remedial Action Plan and Record E- 30
of Decision
4.1.2 Vail Nonpoint Source Management Plan E- 30
4.1.3 Milk and Alkali Creek Drainage Project E- 31
4.1.4 Black Lakes Enlargement Project E- 31
4.1.5 Eagle River Watershed Plan E- 31
4.1.6 Gore Creek Partnership E- 32
4.2 Future Project Needs E- 32
5.0 LAND USE REGULATIONS APPLICi46LE TO WATER QUALITY E- 32
PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT
6.0 WASTELOAD ALLOCATIONS E- 33
6.1 Ammonia Wasteload Allocations E- 33
7.0 WATER QUALITY MONITORING NEEDS E- 33
7.1 Existing Monitoring Efforts E- 33
7.2 Water Quality Monitoring Needs E- 33
8.0 WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND RECOiVIMENDATIONS E- 34
8.1 Existing Classifications and Standards E- 34
8.1.1 Designated lJse Impairment Stream Segments E- 34
8.1.2 303(d) List Segments E- 38
8.2 Recommendations E - 38
8.2.1 Support of Existing Standards and Temporary Modifications E- 38
LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES
Figure 7 Eagle River Watershed Map E- 4
Table 12 Eagle Mine Investigation E- 8
Table 13 Eagle River Watershed Instream Flows E- 17
Table 14 Eagle River pomestic Wastewater Treatment Facilities E- 22
Table 15 Eagle County Population Statistics and Projections E- 24
Table 16 Eagle River Water Quality Standards and Classifications E- 35
Table 17 Eagle River Watershed Designated Use impairment Segments E- 37
Table 18 Eagle River Watershed 303(d) List E- 39
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Ee4GLE RBVER We4TER QUAL9TY MAIVAGEIVIENT PLe4N
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1e0 WATERSHED OVERVIEW
1.1 Geographv a~d Hvdrologv
The Eagle River watershed lies almost entirely within Eagle County (a small portion
of northeas4 Pitkin County lies within 4he watershed) and encompasses a 944
square mile (604,160 acres) area in northwestern Colorado. The Eagle River
originates near the southeastern border of the County and flows northwesterly for
about 35 miles to Dowd Junction, and then westward to the Colorado River at
Dotsero. Principal tributaries of the Eagle are: Turkey Creek; an easterly tributary
near Red Cliff; Cross Creek, a southerly tributary emerging from the Holy Cross ,
Wilderness near Minturn; Gore Creek, emerging from the mountains east of Vail
and flowing through the Town of Vail; Beaver Creek, a southern tributary near Avon;
Milk Creek, a northern tributary near Wolcott; Brush Creek, a southern tributary and
fhe largest fribufiary downstream from Gore Creek; and Gypsum Creek, a southern
tributary joining the Eagle River at Gypsum. A map of the watershed in shown in
Figure 7.
In the upper Eagle watershed (Gore Creek and the Eagle River above Dowd
Junction), average annual precipitation is 28 inches, two-thirds of which falls as
snow. In the lower areas of the watershed (below Dowd Junction), annual
precipitation ranges from 12 40 19 inches, with about 60% falling as snow.
Seventy-five percent of the annual runoff occurs between May and July as a result
of snowmelt. Major snow fall typically occurs February through April. Thunderstorm
activity from July through September produces significant, although short lived
rainfall events. Stream flows have marked seasonal variability, with highest flows
occurring during the snow melt period, and low flows, sustained by ground water,
occurring August through April. Stream flow also varies from year to year based on
snow pack, with wet year flows being several times greater and longer in duration
than dry years. Historical annual average streamflow for the Eagle River is
estimated to be 415,000 acre feet below Gypsum Creek (Eagle River Assembly,
Phase I Report, September 1994).
Several small storage reservoirs and one larger reservoir exist in the watershed.
Homestake Reservoir is located high in the southern portion of the watershed. This
reservoir has a storage capacity of 44,360 acre feet and a surface area of 300
acres. This reservoir is used exclusively for eastern slope diversion. Two
reservoirs are owned and operated by Climax Molybdenum Company on their
property: Robinson and Eagle Park Reservoir (Industrial Pond 4), with a combined
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current capacity of 6,000 acre feet. Climax is currently remediating and possibly
enlargingthese reservoirs with the intent of marketing some of their water rights
which are currently not being used. The Black Lake Reservoirs are located at the
headwaters of Gore Creek. These twro reservoirs have a combined capacity of 300
acre feet, and are used by the Town of Vail to augment stream flows in Gore Creek
and replace water diverted for snowr making. Nottingham Lake in Avon has a
storage capacity of 100 acre feet.
Four transbasin diversion projects carry water from the headwaters of 4he Eagle
River to the Arkansas River basin. These projects diver4 an annual average of
34,000 acre feet during 4he snowmelt period. Additional conditional water rights for
out-of-basin diversions could yield an additional 100,000 acre feet if they were all
developed (Eagle River Assembly Phase I Report).
1.2 Lanc8 Uses anc8 PopuVation Characteristics
Public lands (Forest Senrice at approximately 380,000 acres and the Bureau of
Land iVlanagement at approximately 95,000 acres) account for 77% of the total
Eagle River watershed. The major population centers are Vail, Eagle-Vail, Avon,
Edwards, Eagle, and Gypsum. The 1990 permanent population in the watershed
was approximately 20,000 people. The average annual growth rate of the county
over the last three years (1994) has been 4.91 Average daily winter population
in the Vail Valley for 1994-1995 was 21,673.
Economic and land use activities in Eagle River wratershed include: recreation;
mining; agriculture (including logging); and urban development. The major mining
areas in the county are the Eagle Niine, located near Minturn; and the Cyprus
Climax iViine located on the continental divide at Fremont Pass. Agricultural
products consist mainly of livestock, hay, and timber, with most of the irrigated
farmland located in 4he Eagle River valley downstream from Gore Creek to Dotsero.
Urban development in the county is primarily associated with construction of
condominiums and homes along Gore Creek and the Eagle River in the vicinity of
Vail and Avon, although development pressure and land prices has pushed
development increasingly down valley.
1.3 Watershed Wa4er Qualitv Manaqement
An effort called the Eagle River Council, composed of local, state, and federal agencies, as well as ranchers, environmentalists, and recreational interests
undertook a number of projects (mainly nonpoint source projects in the Milk and
Alkali Creek areas) in the mid to late 1980s, This group is no longer active.
Another group, the Eagle River Environmental and Business Alliance (EREBA), was
awarded a Technical Assistance Grant to communicate clean up activites to the
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community and to represent the community in reviews of documents and activities associated with the Eagle Mine.
In 1994, local communities and Eagle County, recognizing the need to address
issues related to the Eagle River on an integrated basis untook an effort called the
Eagle River Watershed Plan. The Plan, supported by the towns, the County, state
and federal agencies, and local interested citizens, is attempting to address: water
quantity; water quality; recreation; wildlife; and land use issues in an integrated
manner. The Plan is expected to be completed by fall of 1995. The group
producing the plan is expecting to continue with planning and management
activities related to the Eagle River after the document is produced.
This Water Quality Management Plan was developed during the Eagle River
Watershed Plan effort, using the public outreach and input efforts of that plan. This
Plan focuses more attention on the specifics of water quality - the assessment, point
and nonpoint source issues, and recommendations. Both plans are attempts to
identify issues related to Eagle River as a community resource, and means of
protecting, and in some cases enhancing the existing uses of this asset.
2.0 WATERSHED WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT
Streams in the Eagle River watershed are classified for protection of coldwater
aquatic life (trout), secondary contact recreation (incidental contact); water supply
and agricultural uses. Generally speaking, water quality of the Eagle River is very
good. During most of the year, the river and its tributaries exceed the water quality
standards set to protect its designated uses.
In spite of good overall water quality, some segments of the Eagle River are not
fully supportive of their designated uses, i.e. some of the uses previously mentioned
are impacted by poor water quality. The Eagle River from its source to Belden has
been determined by the Colorado Water Quality Control Division to be not
supportive of designated uses due to metals contamination. From Belden to Gore
Creek the river is designated water quality limited due to metals and sediment.
Cross Creek from its source to the Eagle River has been designated as not
supporting its designated uses due to metals contamination. The Eagle River from
Gilman to its confluence with Gore Creek and from Gore Creek to the confluence
with the Colorado River have received temporary modifications for manganese
under the water quality standards due to acid mine drainage. Temporary standards
are less stringent than statewide standards established to allow full utilization of
designated uses of the stream segment. Temporary modifications are intended to
allow time for clean up of existing pollution problems.
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Gore Creek and the Eagle River are water quality limited segments with load
allocations requiring advanced wastewater treatment for ammonia removal for
discharges at Vail and the Upper Eagle Valley to meet standards for un-ionized
ammonia. The Eagle River from Gore Creek to the Colorado River is classified as a.
partially supporting designated uses due to metals contamination.
2.1 Upper Eaq9e River Wa4ershed (Eaqle Ftiver Seqments 1, 2. 3, 4, 5, 6, and 71
1Nater quality in the upper reaches of the Eagle River is excellent. A 1993 study by
Hydrosphere for Vail Associates' Snowmaking Water Supply Facilities 1041 permit
application, fiound that water quality in the east fork of the Eagle River is generally
within standards for all parameters, with occasional exceedances of standards for
dissolved silver and total recoverable iron.
Fish sampling for Climax Molybdenum Company on the East Fork of the Eagle River
in 1994 found brook trout, brown trou4 and mottled sculpin. Density and biomass
estimates were 614 trout per hectare (248 per acre), and 27 kg per hectare (24
pounds per acre). 1994 fish populations were lower than in 1990 and 1991,
however, the population age structure and presence of young of the year indicate
an stable, naturally reproducing trout population in this section of the watershed.
The presence of sculpin, a sensitive fish species, indicates good water quality. The
macroinvertebrate community found at the site had a preponderance of species
sensitive to water quality perturbations. Ephemeroptera (mayflies) were
represented by seven species, and plecoptera, coleoptera. diptera, and turbellaria
were also collected. Species densities were lower in 1994 than in 1991.
The wastewater filow into the municipal wastewater treatment plant at Red Cliff
significantly exceed the plant's hydraulic capacity due to several issues. One is that
a large majority of the citizens allow their domestic water to run continually during
the colder months in order to prevent their pipes from freezing and bursting. The
other cause of the overloading of plant capacity is due to severe infiltration/inflow
(I/I) problems. There have been several attempts 4o decrease the I/I problems, but
with little success. The town is continuing to study the problem and has been
working with the Department of Local Affairs and the Water Quality Control Division
to find a viable solution.
The Division of 1/Vildlife has a sampling site below Red Cliff as a reference station
for the Eagle Mine Site. Trout populatie.~n estimates have been conducted each
year, beginning in 1990. Number of trout per acre have ranged from 234 to 534,
and pounds per acre have ranged from 70 to 148. These numbers are indicative of
highly productive waters ("Gold iViedal Waters" designation has a criteria of greater
than 40 pounds per acre). Sculpin have also been found consistently at this site.
Macro invertebrate species diversities at this site in 1993 and 1994 were 3.1 and
4.0, respectively.
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2.1.1 Eagie River from Belden to Gore Creek (Eagle River Segment 5)
The Eagle Mine and its related facilities is a primary source of water quality
pollution in the watershed. The mine is located adjacent to the Eagle River,
upstream of Minturn. Mining impacts have caused concentrations of numerous
metals to exceed standards adopted by the Water Quality Control Commission for
protection of aquatic life and drinking water. The stream segment most affected by
the mine is from Gilman to Gore Creek. In this six mile stretch, aquatic habitat and
water quality is significantly degraded. Insect life and fish populations are extremely
fimited. Historically, water quality in this area has been worse during low stream
flow periods, as higher flows during spring runoff diluted the metals present in site
runoff. Downstream of Gore Creek, metal concentrations due to the impacts of the
mine can also exceed stream standards, although less frequently.
The Eagle Mine has been designated a Superfund site and many aspects of the
historic mining operation are being reclaimed. Water quality in the Eagle River
associated with the Eagle Mine has improved due to actions by the Colorado
Department of Health, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Paramount, Inc.
(the current owner of the Eagle YVline site). Biological monitoring by the Division of
Wildlife in 1994 found a very limited fish population below the mine, where no fish
previously existed.
A 1976 investigation of the Eagle River and its tributaries upstream from the Eagle
Mine area, indicated that it contained water suitable for all uses, based on results of
the chemical and biological analyses. The Eagle River downstream of the mining
area had pH and concentrations of dissolved solids, dissolved copper, dissolved
cyanide, dissolved and total iron, and dissolved lead which exceeded water quality
standards. Table 12 shows some of the dissolved metal concentrations
documented by that 1975 study [Water Quality Survey of the Eagle River Basin -
1975, Colorado Water Quality Control Division, 1976].
Table 12. 1975 Eagle Mine Investigation -selected data
Locatiorr Parameter Value -dissolved
u /L state std
U strm of tailin ond Iron Fe 500 300
" Man anese Mn 200 50
" Zinc Zn 360 120
Dwnstrm of tailin ond Fe 2300 300
" Mn 1800 50
" Zn 680 120
Cross Ck u strm of mouth Mn 17000 50
Cross Creek conf, w/ Ea le R. Fe 460 300
" Mn 12000 50
" Zn 4500 120
" Cadmium 15 1.3
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. Cross Creek ups4ream from the mining activities had a benthic diversity of 2.47,
indicating water of a suitable quality for all uses. Cross Creek downstream from the
discharge of the tailings ponds had a reduced benthic population and increases in
specific conductance and in concentrations of hardness and dissolved solids. Two
other 4ributaries in fhe Nlinfiurn area, 'fwo Elk and Grouse Creek, had diverse
benthic communities and water of suitable quality for all uses. Based on benthic
populations, it was determined that there has been a substan4ial improvement in
the wa4er quality of the Eagle River in the Minturn area during the last several
years, even fihough the toxicity problem caused by ground water seepage of
dissolved metals from the tailings pond 4o the Eagle River still existed. Prior to the
1976 study cited above, an investigation in 1966 (US Department of the Interior,
1968) documented the complete elimination of bottom dwelling organisms in the
Eagle River downstream firom the tailings ponds of the New Jersey Zinc Corporation
(Eagle iViine, now owned by Viacom, Inc.).
A remedial investigation of the Eagle fVline in 1985 indicated that elevated
concentrations of zinc exist in the Eagle River below the confluence with Gore
Creek to the Town of Eagle. Elevated levels of lead, cadmium, and copper were
pervasive in the surface water, sediment, and macroinvertebrates from the mine to Gore Creek. Concentrations of cadmium, copper, and lead in surface water
regularly exceeded EPA acute and chronic criteria from the roaster piles down to
Eagle. Zinc concentrations exceeded EPA criteria from the roaster piles down to
Eagle. The study concluded that surface water contamination and associated
effects to aquatic life may have decreased over the last 35 years.
Colorado Water Control Division monitoring data shows 44% of zinc samples and
18% of copper samples exceed EPA aquatic life criteria over the period 1977-1987
at the mouth of Cross Creek. The concentrations are highest in the last three years
of this period. Total manganese concentrations exceed state standards consistently
with a ten year average concentration of 3.3 mg/L.
The 1987 Colorado Nonpoint Source Pollution Assessment reports that from Red
Cliff to Edwards cadmium, copper, lead, dissolved manganese, and zinc are acutely
and chronically toxic to aquatic life seasonally and exceed agriculture and waster
supply standards for fihe same parameters. The Eagle Mine is identified as a major
source of these problems. Cross Creek is also identified as contributing elevated
concentrations of inetals. Negative impacts to both fish populations and drinking
water resulting from metal concentrations are observed downstream to Edwards.
Data collected by Dames and fVloore in 1994 indicates that at station E-14 (Eagle
River below Cross Creek), iron and manganese continue to exceed state drinking
water standards and chronic standards for aquatic life. Zinc continues to exceed
the chronic aquatic life standard of approximately 0.045 mg/L (based on hardness).
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The Division of Wildlife has performed biological assessments on the Eagle River '
SuperFund site from 1990 through 1994. Results of the 1994 sampling program
documented improvement in portions of the Eagle River aquatic community
including somewhat higher numbers of aquatic invertebrates at some sites and
brown trout at all sites. This sampling program will continue in future years.
According to DOW data, manganese continues to exceed the temporary
modification to the water quality stream standards (the temporary stream standard is
150 ug/I . Zinc also continues to exceed the water quality standard.
Active remedial clean-up of the Eagle Mine site under a 1988 court ordered
consent decree began in 1988. A second consent decree, the three party consent
decree between Viacom International, Inc. (Paramount), the Colorado Department
of Public Health and Enviroenment, and the EPA is expected to be signed in 1995.
Remedial work and monitoring continues under the CDPHE Unilateral
Administrative Order which is in full effect. This includes evaluation of runoff from
roaster piles on the steep slopes. Currently no biological compliance.is required,
only biological monitoring.
Water quality is monitored below Minturn by Battle Mountain High School as part of
the Division of Wildlife's River Watch Program. Data indicates the presence of
cadmium, copper, iron, manganese and zinc, with zinc regularly exceeding the
acute aquatic life standard. Dissolved oxygen and pH appear fine.
2.2 Gore Creek (Eaqle River Seqments 1 and 81
A 1976 study by the Water Quality Control Division concluded that the major
tributaries to Gore Creek had water of suitable quality for all uses, with the
exception of Black Gore Creek, where substantial quantities of sediment resulting
from extensive road construction (Interstate 70) were measured. Daily suspended
sediment data collected by the USGS indicated a mean concentration of 1,720 mg/L
and a suspended sediment load of 1,290 tons in Black Gore Creek
[Reconnaissance Evaluation of Surface Water Quality in Eagle, Grand, Jackson,
Pitkin, Routt, and Summit Counties, Colorado, USGS, Open file 79-420, 1979].
A 1980 study of upper Eagle Valley by Engineering Science, Inc, found the
tributaries of Gore Creek to have high water quality, with the exception of Black
Gore Creek which was impacted by sediments, due to the construction of Interstate
70. Exceedances of stream standards for cadmium, lead, and manganese were
found to occur in Gore Creek, during spring runoff, but were attributed to soils and
geology of the basin. A 1990 report by Advanced Sciences, Inc. characterized
water quality in Black Gore Creek, Gore Creek, and the Eagle River above and
below the confluence of Gore Creek for the Vail Valley Consolidated Water District
for a proposed enlargement of the Black Lake Reservoirs. That report found that
the primary concern in the Gore Creek watershed is a recurring water quality
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standards exceedance of manganese, a condition which appears to be cause by the
composition of rock minerats in Black Gore Creek. Secondary concerns are
infrequent standards exceedances of copper, total iron, and silver infrequently, or
occasionally exceeding stream standards at a few locations in 4he Gore Creek
system.
2.2.1 Gore Creek above Black Gore Greek (portion of Eagle River Seg. 1)
A study done in 1993, by Resource Consultants and Engineers, Inc. for the Summit
VVater Quali4y Commit4ee, used the headwaters of Gore Creek at an elevation of
abou4 9,600 feet as an undisturbed site for comparison with Straight Creek in
Summit County. The s4udy examine sediment, benthic macroinvertebrates, and fish
populations. Benthic macroinverfebrate at the two Gore Creek sites were 3.61 and
3.7, with 17 taxa and densities on the order of 750 - 1,000 organisms per square
meter. Cutthroaf 4rout were the only fish species collected, with an estimated
density of 274 - 447 fish per hectare, and a biomass of 20.4 - 34.3 pounds per acre
2.2.2 Gore Creek belodv Black Gore Creek (Eagle River Segment 8)
A 1987 Environmental Assessment, done as part of the 1041 permit application to
Eagle County for the enlargement of Black Lake Reservoir Number 1 indicated good
water quality in Black Gore Creek. The mean suspended sediment concentration in
Gore Creek at Vail was 88 mg/L and the suspended sediment load was 204 tons.
The sediment increase in Black Gore Creek affected the sediment discharge in
Gore Creek at Vail.
A 1975 assessment of waste loads for the Eagle River and Gore Creek found that
water supply stream standards were not exceeded for dissolved oxygen,
temperature, dissolved solids, pH, or fecal coliform bacteria. The study found
dissolved oxygen concentrations of less than 6.0 mg/L in Gore Creek at the Big
Horn subdivision and at the confluence writh the Eagle River. Niinimum summer
values were 3.9 mg/L at the subdivision and 3.6 mg/L at the confluence. The
average concentrations were about 8.5 mg/L, but the minimum values are critical
for support of aquatic life. According to the EPA, a dissolved oxygen concentration
of 3 mg/L occurring in a stream for even part of a day causes diminished feeding
and growth of the fish population. However, from eight years of record at these
sites on Gore Creek, the 1/Vater Quality Control Division (WQCD) found no
deficiencies in dissolved oxygen concentrations. The total ammonia concentration
. did not exceed the assimilative capacity of the Eagle River, but exceeded the
assimilative capaci4y of Gore Creek downstream of the sewage treatment plant.
Unionized ammonia concentrations down stream from the Vail wastewater treatment
plant on Gore Creek exceeded 0.02 mg/L. It was concluded that the water quality,
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in terms of the unionized ammonia, was degraded at the mouth of Gore Creek and •
; the Eagie River at Gypsum and Avon.
Further investigations were prompted by these findings and more detailed studies
were conducted by the WQCD, in 1976, at sites located in the upper Eagle River,
Gore Creek, and the lower Eagle River. Based on chemical and biological results, it
was determined that Gore Creek upstream from Vaii had water of suitable quality for
all uses and a benthic community diversity of 3.21. However, in 1975, Gore Creek
downstream from the Vail wastewater treatment plant to its confluence with the '
Eagle River, contained unionized concentrations as high as 0.077 mg/L. In
conjunction with the unionized ammonia concentrations, the study determined that
the benthic community was adversely affected, with diversities less than 3.0
downstream, as compared to 3.4 upstream of the treatment plant. Furthermare, an
investigation of the fish population found that twice the number of trout were
collected in half the time upsfream of the treatment piant, as compared with
downstream of the plant. According to the Water Quality Control Division (1976),
Gore Creek, from Vail to its mouth, was not capable of supporting fish and was
unsuitable for swimming because of municipal discharges and nonpoint sources of
pollution.
Fertilizer from golf courses has contributed to elevated nutrient levels. The WQCD
water quality monitoring data indicates consistently high phosphorus concentrations
from 1977 to 1987. Bacterial infections of trout in this reach of the river were also
reported. The effects of bacteria are most prominent under conditions of low flow,
high temperature, and catch and release fishing.
A portion of this segment (below Red Sandstone Creek) is now designafed as a
Gold Medal fishery (1988). This designation was further confirmed by the Division
of Wildlife (DOW) with fish shocking surveys completed in September 1982 and
October 1992 below Red Sandstone Creek. The 1982 survey found brook, brown
and rainbow trout, with a biomass of 58 pounds per acre, the 1992 survey found
brown and rainbow trout, with a biomass of about 80 pound per acre (the Gold
Medal designation requires a minimum biomass of 40 pounds per acre). DOW
surveys were also done in the vicinity of the golf course in 1984 and 1990, again
showing an increase in biomass over time.
A joint project by the NWCCOG Water Quality Program and the Town of Vail
between 1992 and 1994 was conducted to: posture the Town of Vail for likely
stcrmwater discharge permit requirements; determine if there are existing negative
water quality impacts in Gore Creek which could be attributed to nonpoint sources
of pollutants; and to evaluate potential sources of pollutants in order to gain
information for developing effective pollution control strategies. The study found
that suspended and dissolved solids, salts, phosphorus, ammonia, nitrate, and
nitrite concentrations increase in Gore Creek as it runs through town. Dissolved
solids and salts (both above and below Vail), phosphorus, nitrate, and nitrite
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concentrations (below Vail) have increased between 1979 and 1991 because of
growth and increased traffic along I-70. Dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform, cadmium,
copper, manganese, and zinc concentrations have improved during the same period
of time. Increases in silver concentrations appear to correspond 40 4he Upper Eagle
Valley Consolidated Sani4ation District (UEVCSD) Vail wastewater treatment plant
discharge.
The project included wafier quality monitoring in Gore Creek following application of
a fungicide to the Vail Golf Course. No pesticide was detected. Sediment sampling
in the water hazards on the golf course found fairly high levels of inercury, and
4races of DDE (a breakdown product of DDT) and 2,4 D(a component of the
broadleaf herbicide "Trimec", which is applied to the golf course and is also
available to the public).
The stormwater project estimated stormwater pollutant loading to Gore Creek. It
was estimated that 196,000 kg of sediment, 210,300 kg of dissolved solids, 22,000
kg of Biological Oxygen Demand, 7,200 kg of oil and grease, 400 kg of ammonia,
1,000 kg of phosphorus, and 750 kg of zinc flow into Gore Creek each year with
stormwater runoff. These loads are significantly lower than load estimates made in
1980 by Engineering Science, Inc. in their report " Upper Eagle Valley Nonpoint
Source Assessmen4 and Control Plan", but are nevertheless significant. A report
on the project entitled "Vail Nonpoint Source Nianagement Plan" includes results of
the study, and policy and engineering recommendations for further improving the
quality of stormwater runoff.
2.3 lovver EaqBe River VVatershed (Eaqle River SeQrnents 9, 10, 11, anc? 12)
The Eagle F2iver downstream, from Gore Creek to its confluence with the Colorado
River at Dotsero, is affected by wastewater discharges, irrigation return flows,
mineralized groundwater seepage, and runoff from highly erodible soils. There is a
major natural source of chloride from rocks in the area of Lake Creek, immediately
downstream from Edwards. Farther downstream, specific conductance, and
concentrations of dissolved solids and hardness increase.
3.3.1 Mains4em EagBe RBver from Gore Cree9c to Dotsero (EagYe R6ver
Segmen$ 9)
_ Impacts associated with stormwater and urban runoff in the Vail/Avon corridor were
identified in the 1987 RIPS Assessment and the Black Lake Rerservoirs 1041
Application. The pollutant of concern was sediment, although cadmium, lead,
salinity, nutrients, and oxygen demand were also documented.
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As part of the Eagle Mine monitoring efforts, the Division of Wildlife has a manitoring site on the Eagle River at Arrowhead. Fish populations at this site have
increased substantially since 1991 when two passes captured 70 trout, to 1994
when two passes captured 290 trout (biomass estimates were 74, 188, and 228
pounds of brown trout per acre in 1992, 1993, and 1994 respectively).
Macro i nve rtebrate species diversity at this site in 1993 and 1994 were 2.98 and
3.66 respectively. At this site water quality standards for cadmium, manganese, and
zinc continue to be exceeded, according to DOW data.
Water quality is monitored in the Eagle River at Avon by Battle Mountain High
School as part of the River Watch Program. Dissolved cadmium, copper, iron, lead
manganese, and zinc are regularly detected, with manganese well above water
supply standards, and zinc regularly exceeding the acute standard set to protect
aquatic life.
Fish kills have been observed in the lower Eagle River on an occasional basis from
Edwards to Gypsum. FuruncuPosis (a bacterial infection) has been the primary
agent responsible, but the decrease in resistance ta bacterial infections has been
ascribed to the increase in general stress experienced by the fish. The stress is a
result of higher water temperatures, iow dissolved oxygen concentrations, and loss
of habitat.
Average zinc concentrations at Edwards for the period 1988 through 1992 (167
mg/L) exceed the state's water quality standard using the average hardness at this
site for that period (164 mg/L as Ca C03).
A review of Water Quality Confrol Division monitoring data from 1977 to 1994
indicates total phosphorus concentrations on the Eagle River exceed Enviranmental
Protection Agency recommended levels (0.05 mg/L) and increase from the
confluence with Gore Creek downstream to Gypsum. Concentrations are highest
over the three years from 1984 to 1987, with an average concentration of 0.218-
mg/L. Average concentration for the period 1977 to 1994 at Gypsum is 0.102 mg/L.
Water quality data is collected by Eagle Valley High School in Eagle, Gypsum and
below Gypsum, as part of the Division of Wildlife's River Watch Program. In Eagle,
pH and dissolved oxygen appear good (although samples have not been callected
during the summer low flow period). Cadmium and copper are detected
infrequently, and zinc does not exceed the acute aquatic life standard, although it is
regularly detected. In Gypsum, dissolved oxygen is low during the winter low flow
period (summer samples are not collected) and metals concentrations generally
meet water quality standards. Below Gypsum, water quality appears good, although
dissolved copper concentrations are higher than in town.
A review of Water Quality Control Division data collected at Dotsero from 1977 to
1994, indicate that all water quality standards are mef at this site, with the exception
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of an occasional exceedance of manganese and fecal coliform standards. Total
phosphorus concentrations at this site for the period of record average 0.082 mg/L.
2.3.2 Beaver Creek Qpoation of Eagle RBver Segments I & 6)
Beaver Creek has been studied extensively by the Water Quality Control Division
because of ski resort development in this area. The results indicate that the stream
has seasonal changes in water quality, with increased concentrations of alkalinity,
hardness, and dissolved solids occurring at lower flows.
2.3.3 Milk ant0 A9ka9i Creeks (Eagle River Segment 11)
Milk and Alkali Creeks join the Eagle River from the north in the vicinity of Wolcott,
and have been identified as contributing a very substantial amount of nonpoint
source sedimenfi and salt. Milk and Alkali Creeks have a combined land area of 63
square miles (40,320 acres). Public lands in these areas account for 56% of the
total land area. The geology of the area is dominated by Pierre shale, IViobrara
formation (calcareous shales and marly limestone), and Benton shale.
Permeability is slow, surFace runoff is rapid, and the hazard of erosion is high.
Water quality samples collected by the Denver Water Department in 1976 in Alkali
Creek had a specific conductance exceeding 600 umho/cm for at least one
sampling period, and fVluddy Creek, a tributary to Alkali Creek, had a dissolved
solids concentration of 1,178 mg/L and a specific conductance of 1,180 umho/cm.
Milk, Alkali, and Muddy Creeks are reported in the 1987 NPS Assessment to be
significant sediment sources to the Eagle River. 59% of salinity samples taken in
the lower Eagle River were above 500 mg/L. Saline soils as well as urban and
highway salt runoff are identified as the source of the elevated salinity
concentrations. The Bureau of Land Management (BLfiA) has monitored water
quality in Milk and Alkali Creeks, and have found total dissolved solids
concentrations during low flow periods to average about 1,000 mg/L. Total salt load
from the public lands in the two watersheds was estimated to be 2,600 tons per
year. Sediment concentrations as high as 12,000 mg/L have been recorded by the
BLfVi during spring runoff. Impacts to the fisheries in the Eagle River have been
documented by the DOW (1971, 1982, and 1989). The BLM has completed a
management plan for that portion of the land which they hold, and have begun
implementation of that plan. Additionally, the Eagle River Council obtained a EPA
319 grant in 1989 to construct check dams and drop structures on private lands in
critical areas of these watersheds.
Macro invertibrate studies were done as part of the project in 1988 and 1992.
Stations above and below Milk and Alkali Creeks on the Eagle River all had a mix of
tolerant and intolerant species, with no major differences between sites. Overall,
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water quality and instream habitat conditions appeared better at all stations in 1992 than in 1988.
2.3.4 Brush Creek (Eagle River Segment 12)
Brush Creek is mainly affected by nonpoint sources of pollution. Downstream from
Eagle, Brush Creek had a specific conductance of 427 mg/L and a dissolved solids
concentration of 630 mg/L in August 1975. Benthic diversity decreased
downstream, from 3.33 to 2.38, indicating water quality degradation in the
downstream reaches of Brush Creek, primarily from irrigation return flow. The US
Forest Service sampled Brush Creek at several sites upstream from Eagle since
1973, and concluded that the water upstream from Eagle is acceptable for all uses.
2.3.5 Gypsum Creek (portion of Eagle River Segment 10)
Gypsum Creek has water of suitable quality for all uses in its upstream reaches.
Increased specific conductance and increased concentrations of alkalinity,
hardness, sulfate, and dissolved solids were measured downstream. The increases
are possibly the result of irrigation return flow and mineralized ground water
seepage. Ground water from the Eagle River Evaporite, west of Edwards, and the
Pierre shale, north of Wolcott, is the most mineralized water in the lower Eagle
River watershed.
2.4 Colorado Water Conservation Board Watershed Instream Flows
Table 12 lists the Colorado Water Conservation Board's (CWCB) instream flow
filings in the Eagle River watershed. These filings are located on most of the
tributaries and mainstem of the Eagle River.
Colorado statute (CRS 37-92-102(3)) recognizes that preserving the natural
environment to a reasonable degree, through the protection of instream flows and
natural lake levels in natural lakes, is a beneficial use of water. Under the same
statute, the CWCB is declared the exclusive agent authorized to appropriate water
rights for the purpose of preserving the natural environment. It is also stated that
the acquisition of the water rights to protect instream flows has to be made within
the context of existing water rights appropriation regLilations. Instream flows are
therefore subject to appropriation dates, and the CWCB can call out water rights
junior to their own for maintenance of those flows. Thus, the fact that the CWCB
has filings for these instream flows does not ensure that streamflows will always
exceed these minimums, as the water rights associated with these flows have
appropriation dates which are not that old. Most of the appropriation dates for
instream flow filings in the Eagle River watershed are between 1977 and 1980.
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Table 13 Colorado VVater Conservation Board Instream Flowr Appropriations
EAGLE RIVER VVATERSHED
STREAM UPPER TERiViINUS LOWER TERNliINUS LENGTH ANNOUNT APPROP
(miles) (cfs)
~
Abrams Ck headvua4ers diversion 4.3 0.5 03-17-80
Beaver Ck Beaver Lake confl Eagle Riv 7 92 (5/1-9/30) 05-01-75
4 (10/1-4/30)
Bennett Gulch headwaters confl SF Eagle Riv 3.5 2 05-12-78
Berry Ck headwaters north boundary line 4.7 9 03-17-80
Bighom Ck headwaters confl Gore Ck 5 3 07-27-77
Black Gore Ck lower Black Lake confl Gore Ck 10 7(5/9-9/30) 07-27-77
3 (90/1-4/30)
Black Gore Ck lower Blaclc Lake confl Gore Ck 10 4(10/9-90/31) 05-09-86
(enlargement)
Booth Ck headwaters confl Gore Ck 4 3 07-27-77
Brush Ck confl E& VN Brush Cks confl Eagle Riv 12 12 07-27-77
rn Cataract Ck headwaters confl EF Eagle Riv 3.5 9 05-12-78
11 Cross Ck headwaters confl VV Cross Ck 5 5 05-92-78
v
Cross Ck confl W Cross Ck confl E Cross Ck 3.5 10 05-12-78
Cross Ck confl E Cross Ck confl Eagle Riv 8 20 (5/1-9/30) 05-12-78
8 (10/1-4/30)
Eagle Riv confl EF & SF Eagle confl Resolution Ck 2 12 (5/1-9/30) 05-12-78
Riy 6 (1011-4/30)
Eagle Riv confl Resolution Ck confl Homestake Ck 6 15 (5/1-9/30) 05-12-78
8 (10/1-4/30)
Eagle Riv confl Homestake Ck confl Cross Ck 6 25 (5h-9/30) 05-12-78
11 (10/1-4/30)
Eagle Riv confl Cross Ck confl Gore Ck 4 50 (5/1-9/30) 05-12-78
20 (10/9-4/30)
Eagle Riv confl Gore Ck confl Lake Ck 10.1 85 (5/1-9/30) 03-17-80
35 (10/1-4/30)
STREAM UPPER TERMINUS LOWER TERMINUS LENGTH AMOUNT APPROP
(miles) (cfs)
Eagle Riv confl Lake Ck confl Brush Ck 20 110 (5/1-9/30) 03-17-80
45 (1011-4/30)
Eagle Riv confl Brush Ck confl Cotorado Riv 12.8 130 (5/1-9/30) 03-17-80
50 (10/1-4/30)
E Brush Ck Lake Charles confl W Brush Ck 10 7(5/1-9/30) 07-27-77
4 (10/1-4/30)
E Cross Ck headwaters confi Cross Ck 2.5 4 05-92-78
E Lake Ck headwaters confl Middle Lake Ck 9.3 20 (5/1-9130) 03-17-80
10 (10/1-4/30)
Fall Ck Tuhare Lake confl Eagle Riv 8 5 05-12-78
Game Ck headwafers confl Eagie Riv 3.5 i 05-12-78
Gore Ck headwaters confl Black Gore Ck 7 10 (5/1-9/30) 07-27-77
5 (10/1-4/30)
Gore Ck confl Black Gore Ck confl Red Sandstone 7 16 (5/1-9/30) 07-27-77
Ck 6 (10/1-4/30)
m Gore Ck confl Red Sandstone confl Eagle Riv 4 22 (5N-9/30) 07-27-77
OD Ck 8 (10/1-4/30)
Gore Ck headwaters confl Black Gore Ck 7 5(10/1-10/31) 5-09-86
(enlargement)
Gore Ck confl Black Gore Ck confl Red Sandstone 7 10 (10/1-10/31) 05-09-86
(enlargement) Ck
Gore Ck confl Red Sandstone confl Eagle Riv 4 14(10/1-10/31) 05-09-86
(enlargemeni) Ck
Grouse Ck headwaters confl W Grouse Ck 5 1 05-12-78
Grouse Ck confl W Grouse Ck confl Eagle Riv 0.8 2 05-12-78
Gypsum Ck outlet L.E.D.E Res confl Red Ck 4.3 5 03-17-80
Gypsum Ck confl Red Ck confl Eagle Riv 16.6 6 03-17-80
Jun:,- Ck headwaters USFS boundary 3.4 0.5 03-17-80
Line Ck headwaters confl Turkey Ck 4 1 05-12-78
STREAM UPPER TERiViINUS L01lVER TERiViINUS LENGTH ANAOUNT APPROP
(miles) (cfs)
McAllister Guich headwaters confl Eagle Riv 2 1 05-12-78
iMiddle Ck headwaters USFS boundary 4.8 9 03-17-80
ilAitchell Ck headwaters confl SF Eagle Riv 2.8 9 05-12-78
Notch fliitn Ck headwaters confl Fall Ck 2.5 9 05-92-78
Pearl Ck headwaters confl Resolution Ck 2 9 05-12-78
Pitkin Ck headwaters confl Gore Ck 5 3 07-27-77
Red Sandstone Ck headwaters confl Indian Ck 4.5 2(5/1-9130) 07-27-77
9 (10/9-4/30)
Red Sandstone Ck confl Indian Ck confl Gore Ck 2.5 2.5 (5/1-9/30) 07-27-77
1.5 (10!1-4/30)
Resolution Ck headwaters confl Pearl Ck 4 2 05-12-78
Resolution Ck confl Pearl Ck confl Eagle Riv 2 3 05-92-78
Rt?!z Ck headwaiers confl Eagle Riv 1.5 0.5 05-92-78
Sopris Ck headwaters confl Missouri Ck 3 2 05-12-78
m SF Eagle Riv headwa4ers confl EF Eagle Riv 6 3 05-12-78
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(0 Squaw Ck headwaters north line 5.3 9 03-17-80
Stone Ck headwaters NaYI Forest boundary 2.9 1 03-17-80
Turkey Ck headwaters confl VVearyman Ck 6.5 4 05-12-78
Turkey Ck confl VVearyman Ck confl Eagle Riv 3 7 05-12-78
Two Elk Ck headwaters confl Eagle Riv 4 4 05-92-78
Wearyman Ck headwaters confl Turkey Ck 4.5 2 05-12-78
VV Brush Ck Sylvan Lake confl E Brush Ck 5 8 07-27-77
W Cross Ck headwaters confl Cross Ck 5 d 05-92-78
W Grouse Ck headwaters confl Grouse Ck 5.5 1 05-12-78
VV Lake Ck headwaters USFS boundary 6.8 5 03-97-80
Whitney Ck headwaters confl Homestake Ck 2.5 1 05-12-78
Willow Ck headwaters confl Turkey Ck 3 1 05-12-78
STREAM UPPER TERMINUS LOWER TERMINUS LENGTH AMOUNT APPROP
(miles) (cfs)
Yoder CK lWurtz Ditch hdgt iconfl Eagle Riv 3 1 05-12-78
m
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The filows es4abiished are generally the minimum necessary to preserve the natural
. environmen4 to a reasonable degree, and are usually fairly junior in priority.
Prolonged periods of time at 4hese minimum flows would have an impac4 on the
natural environment and on the designated uses of 4hat stream segment's water.
There have been some discussions on the appropriateness of some of the instream
flow filings, and it is recommended that the Division of Wildlife, the Division of Parks
and Outdoor Recreation, and the CWCB examine the development of the instream
filow filing recommendations, and potentially revise those recommendations wrhere
appropriate.
3e0 WATER QIJALBTY ISSUES
3.9 foan4 Source Issues
Most of the point source issues have to do with the assimilative capacity of the
stream to absorb wastewater #lows. Additionally, water quality impacts from mining
activities con4inue to be an issue.
3.1.1 MunicupaB DBscharges
Point source problems were extensively evaluated by the Water Quality Controf
Division in 1974 as part of the Colorado River Basin 303(e) Plan. Point source
treatment needs, consolidation of wastewater 4reatment facilities, waste load
allocations, treatment alternatives, and other related matters were addressed in the
basin plan. The principal problems addressed included the need for ammonia
removal capability at domestic facilities to protect Gore Creek and the upper Eagle
River from ammonia 4oxicity and the dissolved oxygen content of the streams.
Since the adoption of the basin plan in 1974 and the 1978 version of the 208 plan
(which incorporated its recommendations), the development of wastewater
treatmen4 facilities has generally proceeded in accordance with its
recommendations. Facility plans under Section 201 of the Clean 1/Vater Act have
defined the precise treatment mechanisms and locations for waste water treatment
and have implemented the recommendations of both the 208 and basin plans. A
facility plan for the expansion of the Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated Sanitation
District plant was the subject of an Environmental Impact Staterrient which also
focused on the relationship between growth and development activities in the area
and the need for control of nonpoint sources from urban runoff and construction
activities.
The major point source discharges in the Eagle River watershed are municipal
wastewater treatmen4 plants, listed in Table 14, along with their Colorado Discharge
Permit System number and their hydraulic capacity.
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Table 14. Ea le River Munici at Wastewater Treatment Facilities
CDPS # Facility Name Resp. Party Hydraulic Cap,
MGD
CO-0021059 Eagle WWTF Town of Eagle 0.27
COG-584001 Gypsum WWTF Town of Gypsum 0.35
CO-0021385 Red Cliff WWTF Town of Red Cliff 0.07
CO-0021369 Vail WWTF UEVCSD 2.7
CO-0024431 Avon WWTF UEVCSD 3.2
CO-0037311 Squaw Creek WWTF UEVCSD 1.2
Dotsero MHP WWTF Dotsero MHP 0.02
Red Cliff Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Red Cliff wastewater treatment facility is a 70,000 gallon per day maximum
hydraulic capacity activated sludge plant providing secondary treatment,
constructed in 1972. It has average flows of 225,000 gallons per day and peak
flows frequently exceed 500,000 gallons per day. It is well over its capacity due to
infiltration/inflow problems and extremely high water usage by the inhabitants who
keep tap water running during cold weather to prevent waterline breaks (bleeding).
Estimates of winter bleeding are on the order of 100,000 gallons per day. The
1994 draft 201 plan estimated the cost of upgrading wastewater facilities for Red
Cliff to be 3.9 million dollars. The July 1993 population estimate of Red Cliff was
302. According to a May 1994 draft 201 plan for the plant, the population is 440.
Additional work is being done by the town to examine alternatives and decrease
costs for providing wastewater treatment to the community. A new 201 Plan was
released in May of 1995. The recommended alternatives in this 201 Plan included:
repair colfection system and treat flows using Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated
Sanitation District facilities ($6,400,000); repair collection system and treat flows
using a submerged rotating biological contractor ($4,530,000 and no
improvements to the collection system and treat flows of 100,000 to 900,000 gpd
using a dual system of screening, filtration, and disinfection for high flows and a
physical/chemical treatment process for low flows ($2,080,000). The Department of
Local Affairs Energy Impact Assistance Grant advisory committee recommended
partial funding to address collection systme improvements in 1996.
Vail Wastewater Treatment Facility
The Vail wastewater treatment facility is a 2.7 million gallon per day (MGD) tertiary
treatment facility with 1995 projected average flows of 1.8 MGD and peak flows of
2.4 MGD. The plant treats for ammonia and has an ammonia discharge limit based
on 1 E3 (1 day in 3 year low flow event) for acute toxicity limits and 30E3 (30 day in
3 year low flow event) for chronic toxicity limits. There are no current plans to
expand this facility. The plant serves an average of approximately 15,500 people.
Peak ski area capacity is 19,900 [Vail Category III Ski Area Development draft
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Environmental Impac4 Statement, 1995]. The draft EIS also states that the Vail
area's bed base is grea4er than 19,900 persons. The plant can currently meet peak
flows for approximately 20,000 persons. There is a system interconnect with the
Avon Plant, which will allow peak flows in excess of the plant's capacity 4o be
4reated down valley. Current capital expenditures are focused on reducing
inflow/infiltation to the collection system. Sludge is moved to the Avon wastewater
treatment facility via a gravity flow through a trunk line. Vail's discharge permit
expires in 1998.
Adoru Wastewater Treatment Plang
The Avon wastewater 4reatmenfi plant is a 3.2 MGD tertiary treatment facility.
Average flows are 2.1 MGD and peak flows are 2.6 MGD. A major expansion is
planned for 1995 to increase plant capacity to 4.3 MGD at a cost of $6 million.
Sludge is currently dewatered with a belt press and composted adjacent to the
Eagle County landfill near 1/Volcott. The plant treats for ammonia and has ammonia
discharge concentration limits. This plant serves an estimated population of
14,815. Its permit expired in 1994, but is being extended until the plant expansion
planning or until the expansion is completed. The plant is being expanded by the
addition of primary clarifiers and autothemal digestors for the treatment of the
biosolids. The digestor solids will be land applied as class A sludge. This
expansion is expected 4o meet 4he needs of the Avon area (which includes the
areas of Dowd Junction and Minturn, and sludge from the Vail plant) for twenty
years (2015).
Squaw Creek V!lasgewate~ Treatmen4 Plant
Squaw Creek wastewater treatment plant is a 1.2 MGD secondary plant which
currently receives average flows of 0.6 MGD and peak flows of 0.77 MGD. The
plant serves an estimated population of 4,075 (over 2,000 EQRs). The plant treats
for ammonia and has ammonia discharge concentration limits. Sludge disposal is
similar to the Avon plant and the 1995 expansion includes increasing the sludge
belt pressing capacity. The Squaw Creek plant permit expires in November 1997.
EagBe Wastewater Treatmeavt Plant
The Eagle wastewater treatment plant is a 0.273 MGD extended aeration activated
sludge plant, constructed in 1974. The plant is not required to meet ammonia
effluent concentration limits, but the plant is required to monitor ammonia discharge
concentrations. Sludge disposal is accomplished via drying beds and hauled to
the Eagle County landfill. The Eagle plant senres the Town of Eagle and the
surrounding area. It is currently receiving flows in excess of 80% of its rated
capacity, and is currently developing a 201 facilities plan.The anticipated dischage
capacity of the expandind facility is 0.546 MGD. Eagle Sanitation District's permit
expired in June of 1995 and is currently extended through the plant's expansion.
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Gypsum Wastewater Treatment Plant The Gypsum wastewater treatment plant is a secondary treatment 0.35 MGD
• aerated lagoon system with chlorination and dechlorination of effluent which
discharges to the Eagle River in Gypsum. tt receives average flows of 0.177 MGD
and peak flows of 0.286 MGD. The plant does not have ammonia discharge limits,
but is required to monitor ammonia discharge concentrations. Sludge disposal
occurs on a five to ten year basis due to the lagoon treatment. The plant serves the
town of Gypsum and will be serving the Eagle County Airport which is currently on
an ISDS system. The Gypsum permit expires in 1999.
Dotsero Mobile Home ParBc Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Dotsero Mobile Home Park wastewater treatment plant is a Rotating Biological
Contactor plant (RBC) will be covered under the state's general permit for
discharges to groundwater.
3.1.2 Population Projectuons
Population projections for the county and the municipalities in the Eagle River
watershed are listed in Table 15. As previously stated, the county's annual average
population growth over the last 3 years has been 4.9%, and since 1980 the growth
rate has been 92% (7.1 % per year).
Table 15. Eagle County Population Statistics And Projections
Permanent Po ulation'
ENTITY 1980 1990 1993 1995" 2000• 2005* 2010* 2015"
Eagle County 12,791 20,932 23,639 25,355 29,091 31,952 34,968 37,924
(excl. Basalt)
Avon 640 1,798 2,365 2,538 2,893 3,211 3,532 3,815
Eagle 950 1,580 1,647 1,767 2,014 2,236 2,460 2,657
Gypsum 743 1,750 1,945 2,087 2,379 2,641 2,905 3,137
Mi nturn 1,060 1,066 1,134 1,217 1,387 1,540 1,694 1,830
Red Cliff 409 297 302 324 356 395 435 470
IlVail 3,555 3,716 3,868 4,150 4,731 5,251 5,776 6,238
Information from the Division of Local Affairs
Estimated populations
Peak Po ulations
ENTITY 1995* 2000* 2005" 2010* 2015''
Eagle County 45,000 51,000 57,800 65,500 80,000
Avon 17,675 23,508 29,341 35,174 48,582
Eagle 2,120 2,417 2,755 3,140 3,579
Gypsum 2,500 2,850 3,249 3,703 4,220
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Minturn 1,600 1,760 1,936 2,130 2,343
Red Cliff 400 438 470 500 538
Vail 19,900 19,900 19,900 19,900 19,900
Peak population notes:
Red Cliff numbers from May 1995 201 Facilities Plan
Avon numbers from UERINA 1041 Water Treatment Plant Expansion Permit
Application, March 17, 1995 and includes Avon, Arrowhead, Beaver Creek,
Berry Creek, Eagle-Vail, Edwards, and out-of-district, SFE X 2.5
Vail numbers from Vail Category III Expansion draft EIS, 1995
As growth continues in the State of Colorado, both in-basin and transbasin water
diversions will increase, leading to lower instream flows and increased water
consumption. As future plant expansions are considered, it is critical that the water
and sanitation districts consider the effects of increased diversion on instream
flowrs. Reuse of wastewater should be examined as one method of reducing
instream flow diversions.
3.1.3 OncBustraa8 Doscharges
Industrial discharges fio the Eagle River and its 4ributaries include the Eagle Niine,
the Eagle County airport, construction dewatering projects throughout the
watershed, stormwater permit for construction activities throughout the watershed,
and sand and gravel mining in the lower reaches of the Eagle River. These
discharges are all permitted through the Colorado Discharge Permit System,
administered by the Colorado Water Quality Control Division. These activities
have, for 4he mos4 part, small quantities of discharge. Occasionally these
discharges affect water quality, but usually these effects are temporary in nature.
The greatest concern with the discharges (outside of the Eagle fVline) is the
cumulative impact (especially with respect to sediment) that these discharges have
on the Eagle River.
3.1.4 Poin$ Source Bssaaes - Surrnmary
In summary, the current point source water quality problems of streams in the Eagle
river watershed are:
* Continuing to provide for an adequate level of ammonia removal to avoid
ammonia toxicity problems in Gore Creek and the upper Eagle River. Current
levels of waste water treatment are adequate to meet existing water quality
standards buf decreased levels of streamflow due to upstream water
development projects may require higher levels of treatment to maintain existing
water quality levels in the upper Eagle River.
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? The wastewater treatment system at Red Cliff needs to be improved.
~ ? The control of sediment from small industrial discharges as it relates to the
cumulative impact of sediment on the Eagle River.
3.2 Point Source Recommendations
The district consolidation accomplished by the Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated
Sanitation District is strongly supported by the Northwest Colorado Council of
Governments, and should be used as a model for the development of regional
sanitation districts whenever feasible. The economic, political, and environmental
benefits of regional wastewater management cannot be overstated.
Red Cliff wastewater treatment facilities must be improved to meet wastewater
treatment standards. Both inflow and infiltration problems should be addressed and
corrected.
Ammonia wasteload allocations need to be carefully monitored with respect to
potentially decreasing low stream flows (1 E3 and 3E30 conditions).
As future water and wastewater treatment plant expansions are considered, it is
critical that the districts consider the effects of increased diversion on instream
flows. Reuse of wastewater should be examined as one method of reducing
instream flow diversions. Another consideration should be the location of diversion
and return flow structures, which should be located in close proximity to each other.
3.3 Nonpoint Source Bssues
The major nonpoint source water quality issues, listed in priority order, in the Eagle
River watershed include: mining activities (primarily historic); urban and
construction activities; hydrologic modifications, recreation, and agricultural
activities.
3.3.1 Mining Impacts
Excessive trace element con^entrations exist in Cross Creek and the upper Eagle
River as a result of drainage from historical mining areas including the Eagle Mine.
This site has been designated a Superfund site under CERCLA and an analysis of
the sources contributing to these surface and groundwater problems has been
completed. A great deal of progress has been made in improvements in water
quality and biological restoration as a result of remedial activities at the Eagle Mine
Superfund site.
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The potential exists for future mining in 4he Eagle River watershed. If the activity is
no4 strictly regulated, water quality could be negatively effected.
3.3.2 Urban and Construction Activities
Urban and construction activities have been shown to impact water quality [Vail
Nonpoint Source Vl/ater Quality Management Plan, 1995]. These impacts include
sediment, nutrients, metals, fecal, and organic pollu4ants. Loss of riparian area
vege4ation 4hrough stream side developmenf and o4her activities also impact water
quality and the aquatic community.
An increase in nutrient loading is caused by the increased use of septic systems
[Dillon Reservoir Clean Lakes Study, 1982]. Septic system management is
addressed under Policy 4, which addresses domestic and municipal wastes.
Documented water quality problems from septic systems include high levels of
bacteria in private and public water supplies and elevated levels of nutrients.
Regulation of septic systems is performed by the County, using state and local
criteria (the local criteria have to meet minimum state criteria). The state
requirements for ins4allation of septic systems have recently been upgraded (1994)
to address water quality problems. A number of studies in the Blue River
watershed have documented the nonpoint source increase in nutrients from septic
systems, although 4he studies did not determine if the elevated levels were due to a
few failing systems or due to the general performance of septic sys4ems. A septic
system inspection and maintenance program should be initiated in the basin to
identify and correct failing septic systems.
Increased consumption of water through increased development could potentially
lead to decreased instream flows and increased concentrations of pollutants, due
to loss in dilution flowrs.
As growth continues to occur throughout the watershed, it becomes more
imperative that these activities minimize and/or mitigate their impacts upon water
quality, in order 4o protect existing quality.
3.3.3 Hyc9rologic Modifications
3.3.3.1 Transbasin Diversions.
Current transbasin diversions account for approximately 6% of the total streamflow
in the watershed (Eagle River Assembly, Phase I Report, 1994). In 1993, 36,121
acre feet of water in the Eagle River watershed were diverted out of the basin (State
Engineer's Office, Division V diversion records). Out of basin diversions are 100%
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consumptive, i.e. none of that water is returned to replenish the stream. These -
diversions include: the Homestead Tunnel (22,961 acre feet per year, ten year
diversion average); the Wurtz Ditch (2,659 acre feet per year, ten year diversion
average); Columbine Ditch (1,839 acre feet per year, ten year diversion average);
and Ewing Ditch (1,239 acre feet per year, ten year diversion average).
Additionally, there are several substantial conditional transbasin diversion rights
totaling an additional 100,000 acre feet (Homestake II has approximately 22,000
acre feet of conditional rights). It should be noted that these transbasin diversions
occur primarily during the spring runoff, and therefore do not affect instream flows
during the times of critical low flow, due to senior downstream appropriations (Eagle
River Assembly, Phase I Report, September 1994).
These transbasin diversions occur high in the watershed, and remove high quality
water from the streams, resulting in loss of high quality dilution flows within the
watershed.
There are increased water development activities associated with transbasin
diversions to the eastern slope of Colorado including the Denver Water
Department's Eagle-Piney and Eagle-Colorado projects, and the expansion of the
Homestake project on the upper Eagle River. These projects have the potential to
increase the concentration of pollutants (through a reduction in the amount of
dilution flows in the Eagle River), including ammonia and chlorine at existing point
source discharges, and significantly modify the hydrology of the Eagle River.
According to the Eagle Mine Remedial Investigation performed for the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment, concentration of inetals in the upper
Eagle River would be increased as a result of diversions from the Homestake II
project. This could affect public drinking water supplies downstream and eliminate
some of the potential benefits to aquatic life which are resulting as a consequence
of the remedial actions at the Eagle Mine site. Details of these water development
projects would be evaluated at the time of review of development applications under
local land use regulations.
In the 1993, water year those diversions accounted for 36,121 acre feet of water.
As a comparison, the State's Water Resources Division has estimated that in-basin
diversions for that same period were 6,800 acre feet. However, it should be noted
that the transbasin diversions generally occur during the spring runoff, when low
instream flows are not a concern, while in-basin diversions occur throughout the
entire year and do exacerbate low stream flows at critical times.
3.3.3.2 In-Basin Diversions
Throughout the Eagle River shortages in streamflow occur. A shortage is defined
as an event when stream flow is lower than the CWCB instream flow amount for
several consecutive days (Eagle River Assembly, 1994). Depending on the stream
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reach and the time of year (late summer or early winter) fihese shortages occur with
a frequency of 9 in 2 years to 1 in 10 years (with the exception of the Eagle River
between Brush Creek and the Colorado River confluence, when instream flow
shortages appear to occur only during the late irrigation season in dry years).
In-basin water users divert wa4er for domestic, irrigation, snowmaking, and industrial
uses. Although the total amount of water diverted by in-basin users is less than
transbasin water users, 4hese uses occur during periods when stream flows are low
(Eagle River Assembly, 1994). It should also be noted that not all of the water
diverted is consumed, with consumption ranging from 5-10% for domestic purposes
to 50-70% consumption (or greater for golf courses) for irrigation. Water
withdrawals impact water quality due 40 lower stream flows which, as previously
mentioned, lower the dilution flow and assimilative capaci4y of the stream.
3.3.4 Recrea$aon
Recreational activities can have an impact on water quality. These impacts range
firom disturbance, soil compaction, and erosion in riparian areas, to snow making
and golf course water withdrawals, to littering and associated water pollutants.
3.3.5 Agr6cu9tura0 Actudities
Agricultural activities (from livestock grazing, hay production, and logging) have
been documented to impact water quality, especially when those activities take
place in riparian areas, but also when good management prac4ices are nof
implemented in upland areas. Locally appropriate Best Management Practices
(BMPs) are recommended for agricultural ac4ivities (see Policy 3- Land Use and
Disturbance).
3.3.6 M6BBt andl A9ka@a Creeks
These creeks contribute a significant amount of sediment and salt to the Eagle
River, due to the naturally high erosive soils in these drainages and poor vegetative
cover. Future efforts to reduce erosion, or possibly trapping the sediment prior to
flowing into the Eagle River should be a high priority in this watershed.
3.4 Nonpoing source Recornmendations
Policy 1: Water Quality; Policy 2: Water Use and Development; Policy 3: Land Use
and Development; Policy 4: Domestic Municipal, and Industrial Wastes; Policy 5:
Chemical Management; in Volume I should be implemented by the appropriate
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management agencies in the Eagle River watershed to address nonpoint source issues discussed in section 3.3.
Urban runoff and construction activities in Gore Creek and the upper Eagle Valley
will continue the need for control of these sources of water degradation as identified
in Policy 3- Land Use and Disturbance - Implementation Recommendions.
Municipal, county, and other agency nonpoint source water quality improvement
projects should continue to be supported by local, state, and federal funding.
4.0 WATERSHED IIVIPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The following projects in the Eagle River watershed have been undertaken to
improve water quality in the basin.
4.1 Existinq Proiects
4.1.1 Eagle Mine Site Remedial Action Plan and Record of Decision
A number of actions have taken place at the Eagle Mine as a result of the Remedial
Action Plan and Record of Der,ision. Included in these activities were: consolidation
of the mine tailings (Consolidated Tailings Pile, CTP); a wastewater treatment
system which cleans water from the CTP and the mine itself; a sludge dewatering
system at the wastewater treatment plant; capping of the CTP; reclamation of a
wetland impacted by tailings (approximately 13 acres); and monitoring activities.
Water quality and the fishery appears to be improving as these activities have taken
place. For more information on the Eagle Mine clean up, contact the Viacom
Project Manager at Eagle Engineering Services, the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment's Hazardous Materials Division Project Manager, or the
EPA Project Manager.
4.1.2 Vail Nonpoint Source Management Plan
Beginning in 1992, the Town of Vail and the Northwest Colorado Council of
Governments cooperated in developing a model Nonpoint Source Management
Plan for the Town of Vail, based on the stormwater permit requirements for large
municipalities (greater than 100,000 population). Land use based estimates of
pollutant loads were done using stormwater samples collected from various land
uses, historical water quality data was statistically analyzed to determine trends, a
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wetland survey was performed, and various management practices were
recommended. The plan was completed and approved by 4he Town of Vail in 1995.
For more infiorma4ion contact 4he Town of Vail Community Development Depar4ment
Senior Environmental Planner or 4he Northwest Colorado Council of Governments'
1lVater Quality Program.
4.1.3 MiEk aovd ABkaS6 Creek Drainage Project
In 1989, the Colorado Water Quality Control Division provided nonpoint source
pollution control funding (Section 319 funding) to the Eagle River Council for
initiation of the Milk and Alkali Creek Project Implementation Plan. The 1989 plan
included the placement of large and small rock structures, as well as straw bales
s4ructures in key locations engineered to trap sediment carried fhrough these
drainages. In 1992 the project was revised to demonstrate effectiveness of different
technologies. An existing structure was repaired and additional types of structures
were constructed (log deflectors, rock retaining wall, and a third rock structure) in an
ephemeral drainage where two structures already existed. This was done to see if
a cummulative effect on sediment trapping is demonstrated. The long term impact
to water quality as a result of this project is not known. Macro invertibrate sampling
was also done on the Eagle river as part of this project. For more information,
contact Eagle County Environmental Health Division, or the Water Quality Control
Division iVonpoint Source Program Coordinator.
4.1.4 B8ack Lakes EnBargemeng Projecg
The Black Lakes Enlargement Project was designed to provide additional drinking
water for the Town of Vail. As part of the development of the project, some of the
water was set aside to augment instream flows during low flow periods in the lower
Gore Creek. 300 acre feet of water from the Black Lakes is now available to
augment winter low flows in Gore Creek.
4.1.5 EagBe Rader Vla4ershed P9an
The Eagle River Watershed Plan Project was initiated by the fViinturn Town
iVlanager in 1994, through an application for National Park Service Trails and
Corridors Gran4 assistance. Eagle Courity acted as the grant applicant. The effort
has resulted in the Eagle River Vl/atershed Plan, which has been approved by the
town and the County in the Eagle River watershed. The Plan includes chapters on
water quantity, water quality, wildlife, recreation, and land use, as well as
implementation recommendations.
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4.1.6 Gore Creelc Partnership A number of entities in the Gore Creek Valley have joined together to develop a
monitoring program, database, and a water quality management program. These
entities include: the Town of Vail; Vail Associates; Vail Valley Consolidated Water
District; and the Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated Santiation District. They
combined funding efforts to establish a USGS National Water Quality Assessment
Program site at the mouth of Gore Creek and have applied for Great Outdoors
Colorado funding to assist in the creation of the database and management
program.
4.2 Future Proiects
A recommended watershed project is the establishment of a watershed water quality
group, as discussed in the Eagle River Watershed Plan. Other potential projects
include further work on Milk and Alkali Creeks, and public education on nonpoint
source water quality impacts and mimimization practices.
5.0 LAND USE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO WATER QIJALITY
PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT
This section is intended to summarize existing local land use regulations applicable
to water quality protection and improvement.
As of January 1996, the streamside setbacks in polace in Eagle County vary by
locality. Eagle County and the Town of Eagle require a 50 foot setback from the
high water mark of any live stream (which generally refers to area creeks and the
Eagle River). Vail requires a 50 foot setback from the centerline of the stream.
Minturn and Avon require a 30 foot setback from the high water mark. Gypsum and
Red Cliff do not have stream setback regulations in place.
Eagle County is the only jurisdiction that currenlty excercises state enabled "1041
powers. Under the County's 1041 authority, permits are required for extensions of
water and sewage treatment systems and industrial and municipal water projects.
Stormwater and erosion control ordinances are in place in Eagle County (which
relies primarily on state standards), Vail, and Avon.
Floodplain control ordinances are in place in Eagle County, Vail and Avon.
All jurisdictions rely on federal wetlands regulations for wetlands protection and
none have additional, specific provisions related to wetlands in place currently.
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6.0 WASTELO0'!D AkeLOCO'9TION9d
6.9 Amrnonaa Waste9oad A19ocations
Most streams in 4he wratershed are classified to protect cold wrater aquatic life, thus
4hey have stringent unionized ammonia standards (0.02 mg/L). The unionized
fraction of ammonia in the water depends on stream pH and 4emperature. Streams
in the watershed tend fio have higher pH values, and this has resulted in wastewater
facility requirements for advanced wastewater treatment to reduce ammonia
concentrations. In the Eagle River watershed, the Vail, Avon, and Squaw Creek
wastewater treatment plants have installed advanced (tertiary) treatment to
decrease ammonia concentrations.
7.0 WATER QUA~ITY IVIOIVITORIIVG NEEDS
7.1 Exis$ing Monator6uvg Efforts
Entities monitoring water quality in the Eagle River watershed include: Viacom
(Eagle Niine); 4he Water Quality Control Division, the Division of Wildlife; Vail
Associates; Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated Sanitation District; the USGS; the
Town of Vail; the cities of Aurora and Colorado Springs; the Colorado Division of
Wildlife's River V1/atch Program; the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land
Management; and public water providers. Additional information on specific
monitoring efforts can be found in Appendix 5(Select 1Nater quality Data From
Region XII, with References For Expanded Water Quality Data).
Individual agencies have tended to monitor water quality without regard to long
term goals, coordination between agencies, and other monitoring efforts. In
addition, an extremely valuable long term 1lVater Quality Control Division data
collection effort at nine stations in the Eagle River watershed is being reduced to
one station.
7.2 Water QuaYi$v Moni4orinq Needs
Accordingly, the Eagle River Watershed Plan, and this plan are recommending that
a committee be established to examine existing monitoring programs, compile and
analyze existing data, provide for monitoring program development and execution,
and public information dissemination.
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Specific areas of the Eagle River watershed that warrant continued monitoring include: Gore Creek, where entities in the drainage have expressed interest in
establishing a database and acquiring additional information on the state of the
creek; the fower Eagle River where fish kills have historically occurred; the Eagle
Mine site; potential water quality changes due to increased density of homes on
septic systems; and the Milk, Alkali, and Ute Creeks for additional nonpoint source
sediment control projects.
The loss of the Water Quality Control Division's long term monitoring stations in the
Eagle River watershed will significantly impact the ability of planning and
management agencies in assessing the watershed's existing water quality trends,
and impacts as a result of watershed projects, planning, and management.
8.0 WATER QUi4LiTV STANDARDS AIVD RECOMMENDATIONS
8.1 Existin Classifications and Standards
The current water quality classifications, designated uses, and standards for the
various stream segments in the Eagle River watershed are fisted in Tabfe 15. The
Eagle River watershed had 12 segments identified by the Water Qua(ity Control
Commission. Two of the segments have been designated "Use Protected", whife
the remaining ten are reviewable under the State's anitdegradation regufation. Most
of the segments in the watershed are ctassified for these uses: Aquatic Life, Cold 1;
Recreation 2; Water Supply; and Agriculture.
Two stream segments in the Eagle River watershed are designated Use Protected.
One is the mainstem of the Eagle River from Belden to the confluence with Gore
Creek. The other segment is Milk and Alkali Creeks from their source to the
confluence with the Eagle River. All other stream segments in the watershed-are--
reviewable under the State's antidegradation regulation. Three stream segments
are under temporary modifications to the water quality standards. These segments
are all under the influence of the Eagle Mine site.
8.1.1 Designated Use Irnpairment Segments
The 1994 "Status of Water Quality in Colorado " Report, or 305(b) Report, lists
seven Designated Use Impairment stream segments in the Eagle River watershed.
This list indicates stream segments which exceed or come close to exceeding water
quality standards. The State's list is included in Table 16.
Six stream segments are listed, due to metal concentrations, two are listed due to
sediment loads, and two are listed due to ammonia concentrations.
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Table 16 STREAM CLASS8FECAT0~~S aM WATER QUALOTY STANDARDS '
REGIO?1: 12 Doatg Clcaatficattono NUMERIC STANOARDS TEPIPORAAY
MOI F 1 CdT IOOiS
BASINt Eagla R1vor AND
OHYSiCAL IItORGANIC PIETALS WALIf IfAS
: StroaFa Sogmont Doucrlptton ond
BiOIOGiCAI
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Rvor oy
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Croca H1ldarnona Aroa. C1-250 Crtll ae eh ~~VS Mn ch =1000 Troe)
' S04-250 Cu(ac/c~)~~VS Hg eh -0.01( Q44. 9-8-883
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9 4 ° 9u i~o! 5~e ~m ( ~ ° )
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C1=250 CrVI(ae/cA)= VS Pin eh)=1000(Troc)
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und roaervolra. Irom tho Hotor Suppty pH-6,5-9.0 Cltfeh)=0.011 N0= O.OS CA(cA -TtlS Pb ac eh)mTVS Ag ac)-TVS
sonrce 4o tho eanpra.aor Agrteulturo F.Colt-200/100m1 CN-b.005 NO~~10 Cr1ll(ac)=SO(Troc) Ptn chS=60(dla) Zn ee/ch)=Ttl5
housa Erldgo ot Bolden, C1=250 Crtll(ac/ch)=1YS Mn ch -1000(Troc)
oxcopt 9or tho spaetflc 504-250 Cu(cc/el~)~YVS Hg eA;m0.01 E46. 9-2-98s
11et1ng 1n Sogmant 0 ond Ag(tA)=TVS(tr)
thos0 aatara lncludod /n
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10(Troc)
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Ea¢t Fork to tFo coniluanev Nator Supply pH-6.5-9.0 C(ch -0.011 N0,-0.04 Cd~ch~miVS Pb •c eh) TVS Ag •c ~TV~
50(dts) Zn oe/eh)~iVS
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1or fhoso watorn lneiudod In C1-250 CrVI(acJch)~iVS Mn eh -1000(Trae)
Segmont 1. 50.-250 Cu(sc/eF~)-YVS Hg ch;-0.01 Ef9. 9-2-98=
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eontluonco atth Goro Craok. Agrlculturo F.Co11-2000/IOQmI Cchf-O.OII N0~~10 CrVi(eh)-25 Mn eh a50(dte) Ag eh ~O.i untll
CN~ .005 C1~250 Cu(ch)=14 Atn ch ~1000(7roc) Zn ch =400(diu) 4/30/96).
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Ror, lnelud/ng all lekoa Reeromtlon 1 D:O.(op)~7.b mg/1 C1~ oc -0.019 8-0.75 Cd ac =TVS(tr) Fa ch;-1000(Troe) S• eh -10(iroe)
nnd rasorvolre, from thm Maimr Supply pH=6.5-9.0 C1~ ch -O.OII HOt.0.05 Cd ch -TVS Vb ac ch)~iVS Ag •c -TVS
canprmoeor houam brtdg• at Agriculturo F.Co11=200/100m1 CN~ .005 NO~ 10 Cr III(mc)-50 Troe) Mn ch ~50(dta) Zn ae/eA)mTVS
8mldmn to o potnt lnanodletoly C1-250 Crtll(ae/eh~~IVS M~ ch -1000(Troe)
bolow !hm eon9luonca wlth SOa-250 Cu(ec/cl~)= VS Hg ~h 1-0.01 E4f. 3-2-~:
Leko Craek, enc~pt for thm Ag(ch)-TVS
npec141c 11at1ng /n Seymmnt
end thosa aotcr inctudod
n
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tf~e soureo to !ho confluonco Recrootlon 2 D.O.(ap)-7.b mg/1 NH~ ch3~TVS 8-0.75 Cdfch;-2 F. ch ~1000(Troc) Sa ch -10(Troc) u" loaa
w1th !Ae Eoglm R1ver, oncopt k/etar Supply PHC~6.5-9.0 C1~ •c)~0.019 HO~ 0.05 Cr1i1(ch)-50 Pb ch ~6 Ag ch -0.1 othon.loc
/or thoso wotora lncludod in Agr7culturo F.o11~2000/100m1 C1~ ch)-o.ot1 ra,-1o CrVI(eh)-2s nn cn -so(ato) zo en -350 ooe.e.
Smgmont 1. CN- .005 C1-250 Cu(ch)e5 Mn ch -3000(Trec)
50 -250 N ch -0.05
8. M.tnatem of Gora Crook 4rom Aq Ltfa Cold 1 D.0.-6.0 mg/1 HH~(ac/ch)~TVS 5-0.002 As(.c)~50(Trac) Fa eh 300(dto) N1 eh)-TYS tA~ eonfluo.eo alth B1oek Aecrmmtlon 2 0.0.(sp)a7.0 mg/1 C1=(ac)-0.019 8-0.75 Cd(ac)~iVS(tr) Fe ch;-1000(Trae) 5• ch ~10(Trae)
Gore Creok to tho tonlluonco Mator Supply PH-6.5-9.0 C1=(ch)=0.011 N0= 0.04 Cd~ch)-TVS Vb •cJch)-TVS Ag •c -TY$
th 4hu Eogle R1vor. Agrlculturo F.Colt-2000/100m1 CN-0.005 N03.10 CrIII(sc)-50ITrec) Mn ch)Zn •c/ch)-TVS
C1-250 CrVI(ac/ch)- VS Mn ch)-2ooo(rrec)
S0: 250 Cu(ae/eh)-TVS Hg eh)-o.oi ete. 3-2-9e:
A cA -TVS tr
9. Malnatem of thc Emglo Illvor Aq llfo Cold 1 D.O.(6.0 mg/1 NH=(oc/ch)=TVS 5-O.OQ2 Ac(ec)-50(iroc) Fe ch -300(d1o) H1{ec ch)-TVS Mn d1a)-85
tran Goro Crook to tho Rocroetton 1 D.O. ap)-7.b mg/1 C1 (oc)-0.019 Be0.75 Cd(ec)~TVS(tr) fa ch;~1000~1rce) So(eh~~10(iree) ugS1
confluoeco atth tho Colorodo Hctor Supply pH-g,5-9.0 C1=(ch)-0.011 N0= 0.05 Cd(ch)-TVS pE oc/ch)-T S Ag(cc -TVS (Etfoatlvo
R1vor. Agrlculturo F.Co11-200/100m1 CN-0.005 MO-10 CrIII(oc)-SO(Troc) Mn ch)-50(dlo) Zn(mc/cn)-rvs unc+i
C1-250 CrVI(ue/cA)- iVS Mn ch)-1000(Troc) 4/30/96)•
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. Ag(ch)-TVS(tr) gool
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Table 16 (continued)
CLA$rSIFOCATOONS ai1d WATER QUALfTY STANDARDS
REGIONt 12 Destg Clafslflcattons NUMERIC STANDARUS TEMDOqARY
SASIN: Eegle R1wr MOOIFICATIONS
AND
VHYSItAL tNORGANIC METqLs QUIILIFIERS
Stream Segmant Descriptlon ond
BIOIOGIGL
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•e ch) TVS
Rtvor, lncludtng •11 lakes Rocroatlon 1 D.O.(sp)-7.b mg/1 C1 •c ~0.08-0.75 Cd(•c~~TV$(tr) F. ch;~1000(Tree) 5•ch Ib(Troe)
anA reservolrs. Irom a potnt Mater Supply pN-6.5-9.0 r1=€eh -0.01: k0i=0.63 tdtcA)-TYS Wb aejcA)ac~-TY$
9nmad9s2aiy ce9ow th• Agrlcultur• i.Coli-200(100m1 CN.0.045 NO3,70 Cr~II(~e)~50(Tree) Mn ch)-SOco~ttu~nc~ wlth l~k• Creek to C1-250 CrV1(~e/ch)~tYS Mn ch)~1000(Trec
tha conflu,nc• wlth ih• SO -250 Cu(ac/ch~-tvs H cn -o.o1 ~ Ef1. 3-2-96s
Colorado Rlwr, •acept for ~ 9 )
2 p.c111c 11s N ngs tn S~gm~nts Ag(ch)~tVS(tr)
11 end 12, ond thosa wator~
Included tn Sa ment 1. ,
11. Mainatem ot A1ka11 Cr~ok lrom Aq L11• Cold 2 D.0.-6.0 mg/1
th• sourco to tho contluanco Recreatlon 2 D.O.(sp). T.b mg/1
wtth ~h• Eagta Rlvsri UP Agrleulturo pH-6.5-9.0
m~lnat~m of M11k Cre~k Irom F.Co11-2000/100m1
th• sourc• to the eonflumnce
wltb th• Eo lo R1var.
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th• ~oure• to th• conllu~~c• R~cre ~tlon 2 D.O.(sp)-7.b mg/1 NH=ch~-0.02 8-0.75 Cd(~c3-TV3(tr) F• ch)~1000(Trec) So ~ch 10(Troe)
th th• E•g1• r1v-r, Meter Supply pM-6.5-9.0 C1 •c -O.Ol9 NO -0.05 Cd(ch -iYS 9E •e Ag ec~~TV$
inclluding th~st •nd M~st Agrlcultu~• FColt-2900/100m1 Cli ch -0.011 NO~ 10 CrtII(~c)-SO(Troe) Mn chjch)-TVS
-SO(d1o)
w Zn •c/ch)-TVS
Forkt. CN- .005 C1-250 CrVI(a e/ch VS Mn ch~1000(ir~e)
so.-ZSO cu(.c/c6~- -i~vs Ha on -o.oi~rr.~) ert. a_z-9e:
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Table 17 Colorado Deparfinent of Public Health and Environmen4 Designated Use Impaimnent
EAGLE RIVER
VVBID Segment Description Evaluated/ Status Cri4eria Constituen4(s)
Region/Segment flHonitored
COUCEA02 Eagle River m Not Supporting Q Metals
92/2 source/Belden Not Supporfing N Metals
COUCEA05 Eagle River, fill VVQL N Metals
12/5 Belden/Gore Creek 1lVQL N Sedimen4
COUCEA07 Cross Creek M Not N Metals
92/7 source/Eagle River Suppor4ing Q Metals
No4 Supporting
. COUCEA08 Gore Creek HN 1lVQL Q Metals
12/8 Black Gore,Eagle River liVQL J Un-ionized Ammonia
COUCEA09 Eagle River, Gore Creek/ f1N Partially Supporting Q Metals
12/9 Colorado River liVALA J Un-ionized Arnmonia
COUCEA90 Milk Creek, E Partial Supporting N Sedimen4
12/10 Alkali Creek Salinity
m B- Indicates biological information
6 J- Indicates direct obsenration or professionat judgement
4 N- iVonpoint Source Assessmen4
Q- Indicates chemical or microbiological water quality data
8.1.2 303(d) List Segments ~ The Clean Water Act requires that the State compile a list of those waters for which
the basic effluent limitations are not stringent enough to implement water quality
standards, and thus require Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) allocations. The
State's 1994-1996 303(d) list for the Eagle River watershed lists four segments (see
Table 17).
All four segments are listed due to metals concentrations. Three of the segments
are in the upper reaches of the Eagle River (and include Cross Creek), and are
listed as a low priority. The fourth segment listed is Gore Creek, which is listed as a
medium priority.
8.2 Water Qualitv Standards Recommendations
The recommendations for water quality standards and regulations in the Eagle
River watershed follow.
8.2.1 Support of Existing Standards and Temporary Modifications
It is recommended that the existing standards and temporary modifications in the
Eagle River watershed be continued.
Work to improve water quality in all three stream segments with temporary
modifications is continuing. A 1993 Record of Decision for the Eagle Mine site will
ensure that continued progress will be made in improvements to Eagle River water
quality. The Water Quality Control Division, the Environmental Protection Agency,
and Viacom, Inc. have agreed to examine the development of aquatic biological
goals for the site and the impacted aquatic environment.
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Table 18 Colorado Depar4menf of Public Heal4h and Environmen4 303 (d) Lis4
EAGLE RIVER
VVBID Segmen4 Description Evaluated/ S4afus Criteria Cons4ifuen4(s) Priority
Region/Segment Monitored
COUCEA02 Eagle River AN No4 Q Me4als Low
92/2 source/Belden Supporfing
COUCEA05 Eagle River, M Partially Q,B,l' Metals Low
92/5 Belden/Gore Creek Supporting
COUCEA07 Cross Creek iV! Plo4 Q Me4als Low
92/7 source/Eagle River SupporQing
COUCEA09 Eagle River, Gore Creek/ M Par4ially Q,T NNe4als RAedium
12/9 Colorado River Supporting
B- Indicates biological information
J- Indicates direct obsenration or professionat judgement
N- Nonpoint Source Assessment
Q- Indicates chemical or microbiological water quality data
T- Temporary Modification
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]EAGLIE ~OU1`1TY R]C+ CREATffON AUTHOR~TY
STATUS REPORT
lFelbranary 8, 1996
P¢ter Jaa¢nar Assocnates, Iunc. "
Saaute 2041 Vaull Natioaaall I~ank Baae?dl'eang
Va6?, Colloradlo 81657
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 1
2 BACKGROUIVD 1
3 REGULATORY/ZOIVING ISSUES AND PROCESS 2
4 QUESTIONS/ISSUES 4
5 INTERVIEWS WITH POTENTIAL USERS 5
ATTACHMENTS
A 1989 CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN
B 1990 CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN
C 1992 CONCEPTUAL NtASTER PLAN
D 1994 SKETCH PLAN
,
E 1994 SKETCH PLAN CONCEPTUAL 1VIASTER PLAN
F EAGLE COUNTY ZONING VIOLATION DISTRICT
G SCHOOL DISTRICT NIII.,LER RANCH MASTER PLAN
H EAGLE COUNTY RESOURCE ZONE DISTRICT
1. INTRODUCTION
At the Eagle County Recreation Authority (Authority) meeting on January 4, 1996, the Authority
requested that Peter Jamar Associates, Inc. (PJAI) prepare a brief report regarding the Berry Creek
Sth Filing. Specifically, the report was to provide a brief description of the history and current
status of the property, an outline of planning process options and time frames and a list of issues
and questions related to future development of the site. The Authority also requested PJAI to
investigate the current interest of various entities that had previously expressed a desire to
participate in the development, operation and management of facilities on the Berry Creek Sth -
Filing.
The goal of this report is to provide the Authority with information that will allow the Authority to
address the following issues:
0 A potential violation identified by Eagle County. Eagle County has taken the position that
the weekly rodeo hosted by the Equestrian Center during the previous summer is in
violation of the county zoning regulations.
0 The July 1996 deadline to define a location for the floating access easement that benefits the
Eagle County School Districts' Miller Ranch property.
0 Issues related to the planning process for development of the Berry Creek Sth Filing in
accordance with the Sketch Plan approval.
2. BACKGROUND The Eagle County Recreation Authority was formed in November of 1991 as the entity to purchase
and manage the 105 acre Berry Creek Fifth Filing parcel. The Authority is composed of the
Towns of Vail and Avon, Eagle County and the Arrowhead, Beaver Creek, Berry Creek and
Eagle-Vail Metropolitan Districts. These entities each own a percentage of the property.
The Berry Creek Sth Filing parcel was part of the Berry Creek (Singletree) Planned Unit
Development and received Preliminary Plan approval and zoning for 198 dwelling units in 1983.
Eagle County officials are of the opinion that although the property is zoned PUD, the preliminary
plan has expired.
In order to develop the property, a PUD Amendment is required. The PUD Amendment is a two
step process consisting of sketch plan and preliminary plan review and approval process.
A PUD Sketch Plan provides an applicant with a conceptual approval of allowable uses and
densities, but does not vest any development rights. This step has been completed for the Berry
Creek Sth Filing property.
A PUD Preliminary Plan builds on the approved Sketch Plan and provides for specific
development controls, allowed uses and densities. The PUD Preliminary Plan does vest
development rights.
If any further subdivision of land is then desired, a final plat approval must be obtained.
Extensive public input processes have been undertaken for the purpose of planning the site. As
early as 1989, prior to formation of the Eagle County Recreation Authority, public meetings were
Eagle County Recreation Authority February 8, 1996 1
held to gauge community interest in potential uses and facilities for the property. In addition to
these hearings a comprehensive review of existing public input documentation was conducted.
These documents included the 1989 Eagle County Recreation Task Force Report and the 1988
Minturn Recreation Survey.
Based upon this public input, the first draft of a conceptual 1Vlaster Plan for the property was
created in December of 1989 (Attachment A). Based upon review by the public and the Authority,
this draft was updated in March of 1990 (Attachment B).
In January of 1992, an additional public planning process was initiated to solicit public input for
the purpose of updating the Conceptual 1Vlaster Plan. A total of 7 public hearings were held in
various communities within the county in order to ensure broad geographic representation meeting
attendants completed written surveys that included facility and program desires as well as priority
requests.
Based upon this input, a revised Master Plan for the property was created (Attachment C).
In 1993, the Authority initiated the Eagle County Sketch Plan approval process with public input
meetings in the Singletree and Homestead areas. The input from these meetings as well as all
previous public input was incorporated into a sketch plan application submitted to Eagle County in
July of 1993 (Attachments D& E).
The sketch plan application included educational, recreational, equestrian and residential uses and
requested that the previous density of 198 dwelling units be maintained.
The Board of County Commissioners signed Resolution 94-82 on June 14, 1994 approving with
conditions the sketch plan for the Berry Creek Sth Filing. The conditions of the approval are:
0 Restrict residential development to no more than 91 dwelling units.
0 The Preliminary Plan shall consider visual quality as a limiting parameter for site
development and building location.
0 A dog control program shall be included with the Preliminary Plan.
The sketch plan is valid for a period of two years. The approved Sketch Plan will expire in June of
1996.
3. REGULATORYlZONING ISSUES AND PROCESS
The Berry Creek Sth Filing property was granted PUD zoning and Preliminary Plan approval for
198 residential dwelling units in 1983. In 1989, the Eagle County Attorney issued an opinion that
the Preliminary Plan had expired and that there were no uses by righC. The status of the existing
Equestrian Center was not addressed in the county letter.
In 1995 Eagle County issued a letter (Attachment F) notifying the Authority that the rodeos being
held at the Equestrian Center were in violation of county zoning regulations. This letter revised the
previous opinion that there were no allowable uses on the property. The current interpretation is
that the allowed uses of the property revert to the previous zoning when a Preliminary Plan
expires. In this case the original zone district classification of the property is Resource.
Eagle County Recreation Authority February 8, 1996 2
In either case, the existing Equestrian Center is considered by Eagle County to be a legal, non
confornung use. This use may continue in accordance with its historic operations, but may not be
expanded upon.
In order to proceed with continuation of the rodeo use at the Equestrian Center there are two
regulatory options: obtain either a special use pernut or PUD Preliminary Plan approval.
A. Special Use Pernut
A special use pernut may be issued under the Resource Zone District to allow for mass gatherings
such as rodeos and horse shows.
Submittal requirements for this special use pernut would entail a written narrative of the proposed
uses and a detailed site plan indicating all physical features of the site. The following issues would
have to be satisfactorily addressed by the applicant:
1. food service and liquor license
2. first aid
3. police protection
4. traffic controUaccess
5. water supply
6. solid waste disposal
In addition, a current Colorado Department of Transportation Access Pernut would be required.
The review and approval process can be expected to take approximately 4-6 months. There is na
expiration period for special use pernuts.
Completion of a special use permit application would not require a significant physical planning
process.
B. Preliminarv Plan
This is the only regulatory process option available for development of the property in accordance
with the sketch plan approval. The sketch plan did specify equestrian uses and special events. The
Preliminary Plan would include those uses and allow for special events such as rodeos and horse
shows.
Submittal requirements for a Preliminary Plan would entail a detailed site plan including all
facilities, roads, parking areas and infrastructure. Information and reports describing the site
geology, soils, vegetation, wildlife, and wildfire characteristics would be required. A detailed
grading and drainage plan and a property survey would be required.
A Preliminary Plan approval would also require a current Colorado Department of Transportation
Access Pernut.
The review and approval process would, based upon previous experience, require approximately
8-10 months.
A Preliminary Plan approval is valid for a period of 3 years.
Eagle County Recreation Authority February 8, 1996 3
In order to complete a Preliminary, Plan application, a physical planning process would be
necessary to develop a Master Plan for the property. This physical planning exercise would entafl
the following process:
1. Initial project discussion and brainstorming session with the ECRA.
2. One or more public input meetings to reaffirm the public vision for the property.
3. 1Vleetings with parties mterested in developing or operating facilities and/or programs.
4. Development of a Master Plan for the property detailing road locations, parking and facility
locations.
5. Development of engineering drawings and cost estimates.
6. 1Vlaster Plan refinement and phasing plan development. This information would then form the basis of the Preliminary Plan submittal to Eagle County.
A tentative schedule for this process would be as follows:
February-March Initial ECRA meeting and public input sessions
April Plan development
May-June Prepare application
July Application submittal
July-October Review and approval process
C. No Action
A third option is not to seek any regulatory approvals at this time. There are two immediate
implications of this no action alternative:
1. The Equestrian Center could potentially not be allowed to continue with the weekly rodeos
or host any other special event or mass gathering. The Equestrian Center could continue to
operate as a non confornung use as a boarding operation.
2. The Sketch Plan approval will expire on June 14, 1996. The Authority could choose to
seek an extension of the Sketch Plan approval by the Board of County Corrunissioners.
If the Sketch Plan expires, future development of the property would require both Sketch and
Preliminary Plan approvals.
There are some uses that are allowed by right in the Resource District that could be developed,
including park and play field uses (See Attachment G). Eagle County defines a park as "land
retained in an open condition for recreation use; it may be improved with playground apparatus,
tennis courts, picnic areas, riding or hiking trails, recreation fields, swimming pools and similar
facilities". A current CDOT Access permit would be required to expand any use of the property.
4. QUESTIONS/ISSUES
There are several questions and issues that need to be addressed through the initial physical
planning process in order to complete a Preliminary Plan application. A partial list of the issues
follows:
Edwards Spur Road Access
Access onto the Berry Creek Sth Filing sice from the Edwards Spur Road has always been
Eagle County Recreation Authority February 8, 1996 4
recognized as an issue. Any expansion of uses on the site will require issuance of a new Colorado
Department of Transportation Access Pernut. The concern has always centered on the cost of
improvements to the road that may be a condition of permit issuance, particularly if the required
improvements include a widening of the railroad overpass bridge just south of the proposed access
point.
In 1994 CDOT issued an Access Permit for a middle school and two ball fields. This permit
included a variance requesC which alleviated the need to widen the railroad bridge. This permit has
since expired. The cost to construct the improvements associated with the 1994 permit and to build
a road down onto the site in 1996 dollars is estimated to be $250,000. If bridge widening is
required, that cost could increase by an additional $400,000 according to preliminary cost estimates
prepared by Alpine Engineering, Inc.
In response to increasing in the area traffic as well as several develapment proposals along the
Edwards Spur Road including the Berry Creek Sth Filing, Eagle County has initiated an Access
Management Plan for the Spur Road. The desired result of this Access Management PIan will be a
comprehensive access and improvement design which will coordinate the access and improvement
proposals of the various properties.
The county has scheduled a meeting to discuss this plan for February 29, 1996 at 1:30pm in the
Eagle County Building. All potentially affected parties, including the Authority, have been invited
to attend. -
A. Internal road location
The adjacent 1Vliller Ranch property, owned by the Eagle County School District is the beneficiary
of a floating access easement across the length of the Berry Creek 5th Filing. The location of this
easement must be defined by the Authority by July of 1996. There are three obvious locations of
the road: the north side adjacent to Interstate 70, the south side adjacent to the railroad tracks or a
location in the middle of the site. This location needs to be determined.
Housinn
The ECRA Board must decide if housing is appropriate for this location and what density and type
of housing should be planned for. Entities interested in constructing housing should be
researched.
Private vs. Public invodvement
Should facilities and programs be developed and operated by public or private organizations.
FundinQ
A mechanism for funding property improvements and facilities should be determined. Potential
public grant programs such as Great Outdoors Colorado and Lottery revenues should be
investigated.
5. INTERVIEWS WITH POTENTIAL USERS
The Authority requested that we meet with the entities that have previously indicated an interest in
Eagle County Recreation Authority February 8, 1996 5
building or operating facilities on the Berry Creek Sth Filing. The groups met with and a summary
of current interest is as follows:
A. Name of organization: Vail Recreation District
Conlact person: Piet Pieters, Executive Director
Description of organization: The boundaries of the Vail Recreation District match the Town
of Vail boundaries, the District however, is independent of the Town and is directed by an
elected Board of Directors. The District is a taxing entity. The District has a professional
staff and operates the Vail Youth Center, the Vail Nature Center, the Vail Golf Course,
Dobson Arena, and the Ford Park Tennis Center. The Town also runs recreation programs
in the Red Sandstone Elementary School and in the Town Parks.
In 1995 the District's programs in Ford Park alone exceeded 50,000 participant days.
Approximately 80°l0 of the participants in Vail Recreation District programs are out of
district residents.
Expressed interest: The Vail Recreation District is interested in the management of
facilities and programs at the Berry Creek Sth Filing. The current position of the Board is
to not spend district tax dollars on out of district facilities.
B. Name of organization: Western Eagle County Recreation District
Contact person: Tom 1Vietsa, Director
Description of organization: Western Eagle County Recreation District is a recreation
provider whose district boundaries cover much of western Eagle County. The district
extends from Dotsero to Edwards andalso includes the McCoy and Bond area. The Berry
Creek Metro District, including the Sth Filing is excluded from the WECRD boundaries.
Cordillera, the Cordillera Valley Club, Lake Creek, the Homestead, the Reserve, the Miller
Ranch property and portions or Arrowhead are within the district.
The district operates two softball fields, a baseball field, soccer field and the Eagle
Swimming Pool. The district also operates programs out of each of the schools within the
district boundaries as well as programs in the Gypsum and Eagle Town Parks and several
other parks in the district.
Expressed interest: The WECRD is interested in constructing, managing and maintaining
facilities and programs on the Berry Creek Sth Filing.
The WECRD has contemplated a future bond issue of approximately $2,000,000.
Approximately $750,000 of that issue would be eannarked for facilities in the Edwards
area.
C. Name of organization: Berry Creek Equestrian Center
Contact person: Pam Fisher
Description of organization: Private entity that currently manages the Berry Creek
Equestrian Center. Currently board 50-60 horses and provide riding instruction. During
summer of 1995 the Equestrian Center hosted weekly rodeos.
Expressed interest: Interested in continuing to manage and operate the Equestrian Center.
Would like to expand to create a world class equestrian operation including rodeos,
sanctioned polo events, Grand Prix horse show competitions, and a riding academy.
Eagle County Recreation Authority February 8, 1996 6
D. Name of or,ganization: Colorado 1Vlountain College
Contact person: Kay Saulsberry, C1VIC VaiUEagle Valley Dean
Description of organization: C1VIC is a regional Community College with facilities in
Leadville, Aspen, Carbondale, Glenwood, Steamboat Springs, Vail and Eagle. CMC
is a taxing entity.
Expressed Interest: CMC Vail has significant space constraints in the Vail facility. C1VIC
Vail is slated to receive facility funding in the year 2000 and is very interested in the Berry
Creek Sth as a potential facility site. Minimum facility needs would include a 30,000 sq.
ft. building with expansion potential. A two acre site would be the minimum land area
necessary for a facility. CMC has been involved in facility partnerships in other
communities and would investigate the potential of sharing facilities to make most efficient
use of tax dollars or fund raising funds.
There may be potential for some funding sooner than 2000 to ensure a facility site.
E. Name of organization: Town of Avon
Contact person: Bill James, Town 1Vlanager
Description of organization: The Town of Avon in an incorporated municipality. The
Town has a fully staffed recreation department that runs extensive recreation programs and
facilities including Nottingham Park and the Avon Recreation Center.
Expressed interest: The Town of Avon is potentially interested in participating in
all aspects of development of facilities and programs on the Berry Creek Sth Filing.
F. Name of organization: Eagle Counry School District
Contact person: Jack Berga, Construction Manager
Description of organizations: Eagle County School District is the owner of the adjacent
Miller Ranch property.
Expressed interest: There may be opportunities to share facilities such as parking lots and
fields. The school district is interested in exploring these options and participating in a joint
planning process.
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Jtxly 25, 1995
Eagle County Recreation Authority
c/o Robertson & Marchetti, P.C.
P.O. Box 5280
Avon, CO 81620
REo Rodeo at Edwards Equestrian Center
!.'ea.r Recreation Authorityo
Tlais is in response to your letter dated July 12, 1995, concerning the
expanded use of the Edwards Equestrian Centero All land in Eagle County is
zonedo The PUD\Preliminary Plan for the Berry Creek 5th filing has
expirede The zoning on the property remains PUD, without the benefit of an
overall development plan or PUD Guidee Therefore, allowed uses on the
property revert back to those uses that are allowed under the origi.nal
zoning, which is resourceo
In accordance with the Eagle County Land Use Regulations, [Section
2e06a01], Uses by Right in the resource zone district are, °°Agricultural,
including rancho.acustomary uses including buildirags for shelter or
enclosure of animals or property primarily employed in any of the above
uses,o<oo By this definition, allowed uses for the center would be °0ranch
type°0 equestrian uses, such as the boarding and pasturing of horseso
The Use(s) by Right do not allow for any public gatherings, rocieo events,
or any other equestrian type activities for commercial or iion-profit
purposeso These types of uses must be considered in accordance with the
Special Use Permit processe Please refer to the enclosed copy of the
regulation which requires a special use permit for a 00recreation facility
and riding stable.0°
°OTdon-Conforming Uses1° are explained in [Section 2.12.01] of the Eagle
County Land Use Regulationso A non-conforming use is the lawful use of any
land, as existinq and lawful at the time of adoption of these Regulationse
A1o non-conforming use may be expanded in size or degree of usee The
current use of the equestrian center to board and pasture horses is an
allowed use under the current zoning.
P~1"PC~t+MENT ~ '
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EAGLE COUNTY RECREATION AUTHORITY
JULY 25, 1995
PAGE 2
In accordance with [Section 2.12.04] og the Eagle County Land Use
Regulations, a non-conforming use shall not be replaced by a use considered
to exh.ibit a greater degree of non-conformity than the existing use. The
County recognizes the historic use of this land as an equestrian center for
the purpose of boarding and pasturing horses and associated dwelling units.
The public gathering for a rodeo held for commercial/non-profit purposes is
considered to be an 1°expansion in size and degree of use°° of the current
legal, non-conforming use of boarding and pasturing horseso
Therefore, the use of this land for a rodeo is a zoning violation under
[Sections 2.06.01, 2.12.01 and 2e12.04] of the Eagle County Land Use
Regulationso Please refer to the enclosed copies.
Although the Sketch plan may have anticipated the "operation of a rodeo,np a
sketch plan is conceptual approval and does not convey vesting or zoning on
a propertye Sketch plan approval only provides direction to proceed to the
Preliminary Plan stagea Zoning is placed on a property by resolution af
the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with an approved PUD
Amendment or Zone.Change application.
The staff is recommending that the Recreation Authority immediately apply
gor a Special Use Permit to address the current use og the lande This
direction was provided through the warning notice dated June 28, 1995 and
with a phone call to Gail Grider prior to the noticee In addition, Mso
Grider has been provided the necessary application to initiate the process.
The long term °°master plan'° for the site should be addressed through
submittal of a PUD Preliminary Plan and PUD Amendment. Upon approval of a
PUD Amendment, the PUD zoning will be in place and defined by the approved
PUD Guide and Overall Development Plan.
Previous evaluation of this site has identified safe access as a
significant issue. Any discussion or correspondence with the Colorado
Department of Transportation should be closely coordinated with the County
Engineera
6de look forward to a cooperative and productive working relationship with
the Recreation Authority. If you need assistance with the procedural
options identified in the letter of June 28, 1995 or have other questions,
please give us a call.
Sincerely, ~
Sid Fox Bruce Campbell
~ Planning Division Manager Code Enforcement Officer
xc: G. Grider
T. Moorehead
K. Montag
R. Loeffler
G. Roussos
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The districte ahall be goveraled in confonnity with the following
reytalations (and as further stated in Section 2.07, Supplementary ~
Regulations).
I~~ OURCE 1) Purpose - To protect and enhance the appropriate use of
natural resources including water, minerals,.fiber and.open
8pace. The Resource Zone serves to maintain the open rural character of Eagle Couiity. .
2) IIaes, by Right:
a) Agricultural including ranch, garden, greenhouse,
nursery, orchard, woodlot, fishery, and customary
accessory uses including buildings for shelter or
enclosure of animals or property primarily employed
in any of the above uses, or dwellings gor persons
and their immediate families employed principally or
seasonally in any of the above uses;
b) Single family dwelling on a separate lot;
. c) One caretaker unit per parcel. Caretaker unitshall ~
not exceed 1500 sq. gt. in size. It shall not be
sold separately from the main dwelling, and shall
only be used on parcels of at least 35 acres;
d) Forestry limited to extraction, felling and trimming
trees, and removal of wood materials, including
primary wood processing;
e,) Sales of raw agricultural products; .
f) Reservoirs and dams engineered to contain ten (10)
. acre feet of water or less;
g) Water diversion structures, ditches, and line
structures engineered to convey figteen (15) cubic
feet or less of water per second of time and designed
to serve less than ten (10) dwelling units for
domeatic use; h) Greenbelt;
i) Park;
j) Outfitter and Guide;
k) Utility Distribution Facilities; ~
1) Day Care Home.
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3) LJses, Special:
~ a) Airport, includin9 landin3 atriP, utilitY or air .
carrier; '
~ b) Cluster Subdivieion in accordance with the provisione
of Section 2.07.01(8) Supplementary Regulations, •
except that the gross project density shall not
exceed one dwelling unit gor each 35 acres of land; .
(c) Feedlot when such use'is incidental and subordinate'
u to a general.ranch operation on the property. 4-H
and other similar activities are pennitted;
~ (d) Land application (on areas of land greater than one
acre) of sludges (domestic or industrial) for
beneficial use as fertilizer, mulch or soil
u conditioner;
~ e) Livestock Sales Yard;
f) Major new domestic water or sewer systems, major
eactensions of such systems, and municipal and
{ industrial water projects; n~ g) • A2ass gatherings, which have an expected attendance of
more than 500 people. Examples of mass gatherings
include but are not limited to rock festivals,
religious revivals, and river races;
h) Other uses, including:
(1) Camper Park;
(2) Church; . . .
, (3) Commercial sales of firewood; -
~ (4) Community Building; •
(5) Contractor's yard; . (6) Day Care Center; _
Q (7) Day or.resident camp;
(8) Educational Facility;
(9) Fire Station;
(10) Golf Course;
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(11) Group Home; .
~ (1:2) Home Occupation, excluding sale or exchange of
goods on the site;
~ (13) Kennel;
~ (14) Postal Substation;
(15) Public Building;
(16) Race Track;
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(17) Recreational facility, including dude ranch,
hunting or fishing camp provided it is limgted
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• capacity; .
(18) Retail sales of agricultural equipment,
, . . : ~ . . supplies and materials;
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(19) Riding Stable;
(20) Ski Facility; . . . .
(21) Slaughterhouse or rendering plant
(22) Studio for the arts and crafts, provided all
activity is conducted within a building and
retail sales are limited to one-of-a-kind
goods fabricated on the lot;
(23) Temporary building or use in accordance with
~ Supplementary Regulations;
i) Reservoirs and dams engineered to contain more tlna.n
ten (10) acre feet of water;
The following industrial uses and operations, in
accordance with Section 2.07.07:
(1) Car impoundment lot; `
(2) Electric power generation facility;
(3) Electric power transmission; (4) Extraction, including gravel pit, petroleum or
natural gas well, coal mine, metallic or
nonmetallic ore mine;
. -(5) Microwave antenna for commercial use, in which
transmissions are sold to consumers;
(6) Natural gas transmission line;
(7) Processing, other than primary wood
processing, but i.ncluding alfalfa pellet mill,
. saw mill, gravel crushing and asphalt or
concrete batching;
(8) Radio antenna for commercial use, in which
transmissions are sold to consumers;
(9) Salvage yard;
(10) Sanitary landfill;
(11) Sewage treatment facility if not addressed in \
a subdivision preliminary plan;
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(13) bdater etoxage facility if not addreeeed iaa a
eubdivision preliminagy plaait
(14) water treatment facility if not addreesed ira a
subdiviaion preliminary plaraj
3S) Water diversion structuree, ditchea, and pipeline
_ stractures engineered to convey more than f if teen •
(15) cubic feet of water per second of time and
. • des'igned to serve as a domestic supply -Eor ten ?uiits
or more.
4) Minimum Lot Area: 35 acres per use. A combination of
compatible uses may be considered ae one use:
a) Special uses may occur on less than the minimum lot
. area, when appropriate.
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5) Riinimum Setbacks :
a) Front Yard:,
. . (1) Arterial Street: 50 feet from the front
property line.
(2) Collector Street: 50 feet from the front
property line.
(3) Local Street: 25 feet from the front property
line. . . . b) Rear Yard: 12 1/2 feet or half the height of any
, . building on the lot, whichever is greater..
c) Side Yard: 12 1/2 feet or half the height of any
building on the lot, whichever is greater.
6) Maximum Building Height: . a) Reaidential - 35 feet
b) All Other - 40 feet .
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road Off ce of the Town Attorney
Vail, Cotorada 81657
970-479-2107/Fax 970-479-2157
MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: R. Thomas Moorhead, Town Attorney
DATE: April 4, 1996 `
RE: Amplified Sound
In 1995 the Town staff conducted a community meeting and organized a sound committee to
evaluate the amplified sound environment in the Viilage and Lionshead. The results of that survey
are attached.
In this early (sound season) staff consisting of Pam Brandmeyer, Tom Moorhead and the Police
Department have met to discuss and review early complaints and continued aggressive
enforcement. ,
Thank you.
RTM RECYCLED PAPER
Met9nod
Survey was mailed to 100 randomly selected business owners and another 100 randomly selected
residential property owners in Commercial. Core I and II. 61 were returned from first mailing, 41
retumed from second mailing for a return rate of 51 percent.
Of the 102 surveys returned, 39 % were residential owners and 61 % were business owners
Survey margin of error is plus or minus five percent.
]Eva9unaQnon
Using the 1 to 5 scale, a rating of 3.0 is considered to be a moderate problem. Any evaluation
that equals or exceeds 3.0 suggests that half or more of the respondents believe the issue to be of
more than a casual concern.
Using this guide, the problem areas identified are:
--Outdoor amplified music in winter and summer by Lionshead residents
--Indoor music from bars/restaurants in winter and summer by Lionshead residents
--Pedestrian circulation by Vail Village residential
Improvements supported by most:
Create separate regulations for special events
Improvements least favored by most:
Y Create separate regulations for Village versus Lionshead
Ivlost respondents favor current hours of amplificarion.
The totals are comparable to noise ratings from 1994 Community Survey.
Towra of Varil
1995 Noise Survey Results -
Outdoor amplified music in winter
(average rating = 1.9)
3.5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3.0 -
2.5
2.0
1.5
Residential/ Residential/. Businessl Lionshead BusinessNail Vitlage Overaii
Lionshead Vail Village
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~ Outdoor amplified music in summer
0 (average rating = 2.1)
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0- 3.5
~ 3.0 ----o-- ------------------v_------- -
2.5
~ 2.0
1.5 - - - - - - -
LCJ Residentiall Residentiall Business/Lionshead BusinesslVail Village Overall
E Lionshead Vail Vil{age
C 'Q
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Q Indoor music from bars/restaurents irr winter
~ a laverage rating = 1.7)
C 3.5
~ L 3.0
.a 2.0
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,-r ~ 1.5
Residential/ Residentiall Business/Lionshead BusinessNail Village Overall
M
~ Lionshead Vail Village
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.Q. Indoor music from bars/restaurants irr surtvr?er
• O (average rating = 1.9)
(L 3.5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
O 3.0
Z 2.5
~ 2.0
1.5
. Residential/ Residential/ Business/Lionshead BusinessNail Vi!{age Overall
Lionshead Vail Village
Pedestrian circulation from 11 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
(average rating = 1.9)
3.5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3.0 - - - - - -
2.5
2.0
1.5
Residential/ Residential/ Business/Lionshead BusinessNail Village Overall
Lionshead Vail Village •19 '45 •102
•11 '30
"=Approximate number of responses
Ambience
~ (average rating = 3.3)
y E 3.5 -
~z 3.0 - _
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2.5
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g0 1.5
a E
o Residential/ 63esiden4ial/ BusinesslLionshead BusinessMail Village Overall
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~ Lionshead !lail ViIlage 70P TECHiUIQUES SUPP06dTED LEAST FA?VORED TECHft11f1UES
All RespondenYs All Respondent.s
° Create separate regulations for special events ° Create separate regulations for Village versus Lionshead
° Proactive enforcement by Vail Police Department ° Raise the 65 decibel limit
° Reactive enforcement by Vail Police Department ° Ban amplified sound completely
0 Require air locks on entrance doors before sound permits
are issued
Residential/Lionsheaci
° Create separate regutations for special events Residen4ial/Lionshead
° Ban amplified sound completely 0 Create separate regulations for Village versus Lionshead
° Modify ordinance to prohibit "playing to the streeY' ° Allow amplificabon of live music only
° Lower the 65 decibel limit 0 Raise the 65 decibel limit
ResidentialNillac3e Residen4ialNillage
° Vail Police Department will write more tickets (proactive ° Raise the 65 decibel limit
enforcement) 0 Create separate regulations for the Village versus Lionshead
° Create separate regulations for special events 0 Reactive enforcement by Vail Police Department
y ° Allow amplrfication of live music only
BusinesslLionshead
Business/Lionshead 0 Vail Police Department will write more tickets
° Create separate regulations for special events 0 Require air conditioning in night clubs before sound permits
° Limit amplification to outdoor decks and patios (which offer are issued
food service) ° Lower the 65 decibel limit
° Reactive enforcement by Vail Police Department
BusinessNillaae
Business/Villaqe 0 Create separate regulations for Village versus Lionshead
° Create separate regulations for special events a Lower the 65 decibel limit _
° Reactive enforcement by-Vail Police Department 0 Require air locks on entrance doors before sound permits
° Vail Police Department will write more Uckets (proactive are issued
enforcement) 0 Ban amplified sound completely
Are permit hours. (8am to 10pm) satisfactoryO
All Respondents Residentiall 62esidentiaU 8usinessl BusinessNillage "
Lionshead Viliage Lionshead
Yes 72 (72%) 5 (50%) 19 (66%) 13 (68%) 33 (75%)
No 28 (28%) 5 (50%) 10 (34%) 6 (32%) 11 (25%)
Five respondents suggested a change to 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Other suggestions ranged
from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Do you hold an ampiified sound permit? All Respondents Residential/ ResidentiaU Business/ BusinessNiltage
Lionshead Villa e Lionshead
Yes 4 (4°l0) 0 0 0 4 (9%)
No 89 (96%) 11 30 17 41 (91
.o TOV'C1`7 OIC VAI11.661VO11`JY:99 SlUaodEY 1995
- 7he Towtr of tiail is attempting to assess various iroise itnpcacts on residents, guests aird
brisinesses in Y'ail Village atrd Lionshead. Please take a few minutes to complete thrs
stirvey arrd give rrs your opinions as they relate to t iail 's amplied sound program. '~g
Crirretrt maximum number of decrbelspermitted.from 7a.m. to I! p.m. is 65 decibels. TOW1~~ OF lA1L
Returpi the s7irvey in the etJClosed postage paid errvelope by March 1. Be assured thal
a11 of your answers are givefi in complete anonymity. Your participation rtr this sun~ey, is verj,
important in reflectrng the niews of thvse impcacted by.this issiae. If you have qiiestioils, please
corrtact the Town of Y'arl Commrttirry Information Uff ce at 479-2115. 1. To what extent, if any, do the following noise conditions affect you in the t/illage andJor Lionshead? Use a
scale of 1 to 5 with l being "1Vo Problem" and 5 being a"Major Problem." No Major No
Problem Moderate Problem O inion
Outdoor amplified music in winter 1(00 2 43 3 60 4 Cs 59 03
Outdoor amplified music in summer 156 2%6 3% 44 5 66 0(o
Indoor music from barslrestaurants in winter 1(~a 2 a5 39 41r 5(t 06
Indoor music from bars/restaurants in summer 164 2 06 39 4S 59 09
Pedestrian circulation from 11 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. 144 2taL 311 410 56 013
Other 14> 2lb 3L 4V 5(9 0w
2. The Town of Vail currently aliows permit hoiders to amplify outdoor sound daily between 8 a.m. and
10 p.m. Are these hours satisfactory?
a) [ ) da Yes
b) 02~ No (suggest more appropriate hours)
, 3. Do you support any of the followiniz techniques to improve the town's amplified sound program?
(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
a) [ }dl'f Limit amplification to outdoor decks and patios (u hich ofTer food sen•ice).
b) ( ] 11 Allow amplificauon of live music onh (not pre-recorded music)
c) [ la$ Vail Police Department will NN•ntc morc tickcts.
d) ( ] )0 Create separate regulations for thc ViIlagc Ncrsus Lionshead.
e) [ M Create separate regulations tor special ex ents (Ford Park. Vail Mountain activiues. etc.)
f) [ Ja23 Modifi• ordinance to prohibit °pla* ying to thc strect "
g) ~ ]oI64 Require towm approval of enginccrcd dcsien bcfore sound permits ace issued.
h) [ ] 16 Require air locks on entrance doors bcCore sound pcrmits are issued.
i) 1 ja% Reqwre air conditioning in night clubs bcfare sound permits are issued (windows would be closed).
j) [ ] 14 Ban amplified sound complctcfN.
k) [ W. Raise the 6.i decibel limit.
l) [ ]dp LoWer the 65 decibel limit.
m) [ J~$ Raise the current $50 permit applicaiion process to an amount that reflects costs expanded in enforcement
and engineers.
n) Proactive enforcement by Vaii Police Depi . mcfuding training and improved monitonng capability.
o) [ Reactive enforcement by Vail Police Dept (respond only to complaints). .
p) [ ] ~A Othcr
4. List three of the above techniques most imponant in addressing this issue.
a)
b)
c)
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TOWN OF VAIL NOISE SU._ JEY 1995
The Toivn of L'ail is attemptirig to assess variotes ttoise impacts on resrdents, gue.sts and 4RIL
br~sirtesses in Yail Village arrd Lionshead PJease take a few mimites to complete ~hsurvey and give vs your opinions as they relale to ti'ai/'s amplified sound program. Currerit maximum mamber of decibels permitled from 7 a.m l011 p.m. is 65 decihe~ls. TDU~'ORetunt 1he s7irvey in the enclosed postage paid enrvelope by March 1. Be assured thal
all of your answers are giveri irr compleie Q)IOllylrllly. Y0111"PQPt1CIpQllOi1 117 1J11S SUI"1leV 1S Vely
important in reflecting the views of those lmpacted by this issue. If you have questions, please
coritact the Town of Vail Commarnity Information Office at 479-2115.
1. To what extent, if any, do the following noise conditions affect you in the Village and/or Lionshead? Use a
scale of 1 to 5 with l being "No Problem" and 5 being a"Major Problem."
No Major No
Problem Moderate Problem O inion
Outdoor amplified music in winter l y 2 a 3 I 40 5 y 00
J ~ Outdoor amplified music in summer 15 2 d .30 41 59 0(
Z g Indoor music from bars/restaurants in winter ] y 2 ~ 3 1 41 53 0 1
Indoor music from bars/restaurants in summer 13 2( 31 41 5 3 0 a
Pedestrian circulation from 11 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. 13 2.-1 33 4 p 5 a 0g
`Other l 0 2 0 30 4p 51 0 ~ D
2. The Town of Vail currently allows permit holders to amplify outdoor sound daily between 8 a.m. and
10 p.m. Are these hours satisfactory?
15 a) [ ] Yes
~ b) No (suggest more appropriate hours)
3. Do you support any of the following techniques to improve the town's amplified sound program?
(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
a a) [ ) Limit amplification to outdoor decks and patios (which ofl'er food service).
I b) [ ] Allow amplification of live music only (not pre-recorded music)
3 c) [ ] Vail Police Department will «rite morc tickets.
I d) [ ] Create separate regulations for thc Viilagc vcrsus Lionshcad.
e) Create separate regulations for special e%ents (Ford Park, Vail Mountain activities. ete.) '
~ fl [ J Modify ordinance to prohibit -playing to thc strcct ~ g) [ ] Require town approva1 of enginecrcd dcsign bcfore sound permits are issued.
a h) [ ] Require air locks on entrance doors bcfore sound permits are issued. _ai) [ ] Require air conditioning in night clubs before sound permits are issued (windows would be closed).
Ban amplifed sound completelN
( k) [ ] Raise the 65 decibel limit.
Lower the 65 decibel limit.
3 m) [ ] Raise the cunent $50 permit application process to an amount that reflecis costs expanded in enforcement
and engineers.
3 n) [ ] Proaclive enforcement by Vail Police Dept.. induding training and improved monitonng capability.
ao) [ ] Reactive enforcement by Vail Pofice Dept. (respond only to complaints). ,
` p) [ ] Other
4. List three of the above techniques most important in addressing this issue.
a)
b)
c)
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'II'OW?V OIE' VAIDL 66NOdSE99 Wi,o (EY 1995
. The Town of L'ail is attemptirrg to assess variolts tioise impacts on residerits, guests aiid 41M
businesses in Y"nil Yillage and Lionshead Please lake a feN, minrites to complete this siirvey atrd give tis your opirrions as they relale ,o c Qil's amplifed sormd program. Ctirreirt maximurrr number of decibeLr permitted from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. is 65 deciheLs. TOI'.~'Rettirn the srirvey in the errclosed postage paid envelope by Mttrch 1. Be assured thcrl
all of your answers are giverr irt complete arioirymity. Yo2ir participariora in this survev rs rei)•
rnrportattt rr: reflecting the viex~s of those impacted by this issiie. If you hcn~e qrieszio»s, please
coiitact the Toww of Y'ail Commiiriity Ii?f ormatio» Of ce a1 479-211 S.
1. To what extent, if any, do the following noise conditions affect you in the Village and/or Lionshead? Use a
scale of 1 to 5 with ] being "No Problem" and 5 being a"M[ajor Problem." .
No Major No
Problem Moderate Problem O inion
. Outdoor amplified music in winter 2- 21 113 25 3 y 43 53 0D
Outdoor amplified music in summer 2.5 7 110 2 1 32 4 3 50;z
2,~q Indoor music from bars/restaurants in winter 1 10 225 33 43 5~ 0~
2 y y Indoor music from bars/restaurants in summer ]°l 2(0 31 4-~ 51 015
Zg~ Pedestrian circulation from 11 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. 1 -1 2?-{ 35 40 5L{ 0a
Other 1 D 2C-j 30 4a 5 0~
2. The T'own of Vail currently allows permit holders to amplify outdoor sound daily between 8 a.m. and
10 p.m. Are these hours satisfactory?
1 `l a) [ 1 Yes
l(D b) [ ] No (suggest more appropriate hours) 3. Do you support any of the following techniques to improve the town's amplified sound program?
(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY).
CA a) [ ] Limit amplification to outdoor decks and patios (which offer food service).
il b) Allow amplification of live music onh (not pre-recorded music)
10 c) Vail Police Department xvill wnte more tickets.
3 d) Crcate separate rcgulations for thc Villagc vcrsus Lionshead.
I q e) ~ J Create separate regulations Cor special cvents (Ford Park. Vail Mountain activities. etc.)
-6 f) [ ] Modify ordinance to prohibit "pla' ving Qo the street."
Ia g) Require town approval of enginccrcd dcsign bcCore sound permits are issued.
,6 h) Require air locks on entrance doors before sound permits are issued.
Require air conditioning in night clubs beCore sound permits are issued (windows would be closed).
' 6j) ( I Ban amplified sound complctcly.
C) k) [ ] Raise the 65 decibel limit.
~j 1) [ ) Lower the GS decibel limit.
m) [ J Raise the current $50 permit application process to an amount that reflects costs expanded in enforcement
and engineers.
n) [ ] Proactive enforcement b}° Vail Police Dept.. inciuding training and improved monitonng capabiliri•.
~ o) [ ] Reactive enforcement b}• Vail Policc Dcpt. (respond only to comptaints). ,
3 p) [ ] Other
4. List three of the above techniques most important in addressing this issue.
a} b)
c)
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TOWN OF VAIL "NOISE" SUi. ?El' 1995
The TnN>>1 of Y'ai/ is crltemptirrg 1o assess various norse impaets on residems, griest.c and 4fAI'
br~sirtesses in Y'ail Village a»d Lionsheacl Please lake a fev, mirr?ites lo complete 1his srirvey arid give ris your opiniorrs as they relale to tiail :s amplified so~md prngram. Ctirretrl maximum rttimber of decibel.s pE~rmilled from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. is 65 decihel.r. T0Tf~'Returrr the srirvey in the enclosed postage paid envelope by March 1. Be assrired lhal
all of yorir atlswers are given in compleie Q))O)J.yllllly. Y07i1' pol'11C1pRt1011 711 1I71S SI/YvE'y is ven, important itt reflecting 1he views of lhose impacted hy this issue. If ymi have qriestiorrs, please
contact the Towm of ti'ail Commtiniry Informatio» Office al 479-2115.
1. To what extent, if any, do the following naise conditions affect you in the Village and/or Lionshead? Use a
scale of 1 to 5 with l being "No Problem" and 5 being a"Major Problem."
No Major No
Problem Moderate Problem O inion
.1.78 Outdoor amplified music in winter 1?3 2 1 ; 3 40 53, 00
I•13 Outdoor amplified music in summer 1 iq 21 3 I 4 1 5 a 00
y 7 Indoor music from bars/restaurants in winter 112) 215 3 D 40 5 I 00
1.52. Indoor music from bars/restaurants in summer 113 2 y 3 I 40 5 I 00
1.q 3 Pedestrian circulation from 11 p.m. to 2:30 a. m 11 2 ~ 3 y 4.1 5 D 0,3
Other 10 2(7 3 0 4 d 5 1 0 1$
2. The Town of Vail cunently allows permit holders to amplify outdoor sound daily between 8 a.m. and
] 0 p.m. Are these hours satisfactory?
13 a) [ l Yes
(p b) [ ] No (suggest more appropriate hours)
3. Do youu support any of the following techniques to improve the town's amplified sound program?
(CHECK ALL THAT A.PPLY)
(o a) ( ] Limit amplification to outdoor decks and patios (which offer food service).
a b) ( ] Allow amplification of live music onl~ (not pre-recorded music)
~ c) Vail Police Department Nvill write morc~ trckets
3 d) ( ] Crcate separate regulations for thc ViIIaRC xersus Lionshead.
~ e) ( ] Create separate regulalions for spccial r_vcnts (Ford Park. Vail Mountain activities. etc.)
L4 f) [ ] ModiN ordinance to prohibit "plaN ing to thc strcct "
a g> Require to%vn approval of enginecrcd dcsign bcfore sound pcrmits are issued.
a h) Require air locks on entrance doors before sound permus are issued.
L0 l_ 1 Require air conditioning in night clubs bcfore sound permits are issued (windows would be dosed).
- a j) ( ] Ban amplified sound complctcl.N.
a k) [ J Raise the 65 decibel limit.
~ 1) [ ] LoNver the 65 decibel limit.
3 m) [ Ftaise the currerat $50 permit applicauon process to an amount that reflects costs expanded in enforcement
and engineers.
3 n) [ ] Proactive entorcement by Vail Potice Dept . including training and improved monitoring capability.
(oo) [ ] Reactive enforcement bv Vail Police Dcpt (respond only to complaints).
a p) [ ) Other '
4. List three of the above techniques most important in addressing this issue.
a)
b)
c)
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TOV'V N OlC' M" t911LILJ 66NOllSE99 §U./IIe ,fIES1' 1995
• The Tnwfi of Y'ail is attempting to assess varioits itoise impacts on reside»ts, grrests and 4TAIL
busiriesses in Yail Village arid Lionshead. Please Iake a feN, mimites to complete thi.r StiY'Vey Q)TC~~;IVB US y01/Y O~JIi)TOi1S QS ll~ey relale ln 6aiJ's amplified sou»d program. Crirretrz maximum rirernber of decibels permitted from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. is 65 decibels. TOI~~ Ret»rt1 the survey irt the enclosed postage paid errvelope by March 1. Be assiired thal
all of your arrswers are gi>>ei: irt complete anorrymiry. Yozrr participatioll irr this survey is very
impnrtant ira re, flecting the views of those impacted by this iss7ie. If you have qliestio»s, please
cotizact the Towrr of P"ail Communily Information Office at 479-211 S.
1. To what extent, if any, do the following noise conditions affect you in the Village and/or Lionshead? Use a
scale of 1 to 5 with l being "°No Problem" and 5 being a"Major Pro.blem." .
No Major IVo
Problem Moderate Problem O inion
I• 6`{ Outdoor amplified music in winter 1-1 a 25 3 D 43 5Ji 0 I
2,0 q Outdoor amplified music in summer 1 a°? _ 2 I .39 4 p 59 0Q .
1.54 Indoor music from bars/restaurants in winter 135 2( 3 y 41 55 0 I
I. Wq Indoor music from bars/restaurants in summer 1ag 2~ 35 41 55 01
(.`6 Pedestrian circulation from 11 p.m. to 2:30 a. m. 1,36 25 33 415 5D 0&P
Other 10 20 3 U 40 51 Oy l
2. The Town of Vail currently allows permit holders to amplify outdoor sound daily between 8 a.m. and
10 p.m. Are these hours satisfactory?
33a) [ 1 Yes
11 b) No (suggest more appropriate hours)
5 3. Do you support any of the following techniques to improve the town's amplified sound program?
(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
a) [ ] Limit amplification to outdoor decks andl patios (which ofTer foad sen•ice).
, b) ( ] Allow amplificaiion of live music onh (not pre-recorded music)
i3c) [ J Vail Police Department will wnte more tickets
a d) ( ] Create separate regulations for thc Villagc vcrsus Lionshcad.
,6e) Create separate regulations for special events (Ford Park, Vail Mountain activities, etc.)
rl f) [ ] Modifi, ordinance to prohibit "playing to thc strect.'
g) ( j Require toNvn approval of enginecrcd design belore sound permits are issued.
,5 h) Require air locks on entrance doors bcfore sound permits are issued.
Ot 0 Require air conditioning in night clubs bcCore sound permits are issued (windows would be dosed).
5 j) ( ) Ban amplified sound complctch
JD k) [ ] Ftaise the 65 decibel limit.
ti 1) [ ] Lower the 65 decibel limit.
~pm) ( ] Raise the current $50 permit application process to an amount that teflects costs expanded in enforcement
and engineers.
~ U n) [ ] Proactive enfarcement by Vail Police Dept.. including training and improved monitoring capabilit},
J60) ( j Reactive enforcement b}l Vail Police Dept. (respond onfy to complaints). ,
~ p) [ ) Other
4. List three of the above techniques most impartant in addressing this issue.
a)
b)
C)
COMMENTS IFROM 1995 NO(SE SURVEY
1. To what extent, if any, do the following noise conditions affect you in the
Village and/or Lionshead? Use a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being "No Problem"
and 5 being a"Major Problerru."
Snow plows/pickups beeping sounds in morning.
Loud fire trucks and ambulance honis.
I believe the music adds to Vail Village - particularly outside five music.
Garbage being collected AM!
Noise from air conditioning units & exhaust fans of buildings.
Vail Village general amplified souncl and outside speakers (5).
"Live" music indoors is a problem - 5ummer and winter.
At any hour it is an intrusion of peace and privacy.
2. The Town of VaiE cwrrently allows permit holders to amplify outdoar sound
`y claily between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Are these hours satisfactory? Suggest
more appropriate hours:
No amplified sound outdoors.
No problem during day - night time a problem after 10 p.m. Amplification of indoor
sound with windows open is awful. "`Hong Kong Cafe, Red Lion, Vendetta's music goes
till 1-2 a.m. Can't sleep.
10 am to 7 pm - shop openings - Apres. Cancel all outside amplified noise. .
ONLY for special events - see below.
No outside amplified sound or speakers. Can have music with no amplification. Guitar
players, stringed instruments, etc.
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The summer hours and winter hours should not be the same. Vail is known for being
laid back and easy-going 4he summer5 are for fun, not to mention very short. So let the
local enjoy it without limits. They go aut of their vvay for tourisf/visitors in the winter.
But no extensions!
No outdoor amplified music.
3. Do you saapport any of the ffoB9owang techraiques to amprove the ~own's
amplafed soundl program?
I have no problems wi4h noise.
Reduce music levels after 10 p.m. VVyndows & doors closed to reduce indoor
amplification. Penalties wi4h teeth.
(Re: #f) If people wanted to hear, they'd go inside.
Wha4 is this, a police state/city?
(Re: #j) In bars where residential people live after 11:00!
(Re: #I) and enforce it.
Other:
Town is spending too much time micro-managing businesses.
If people in residential units are bothered give businesses 2 04 3 chances to rectify it -
if they fail to comply by 3rd warning, ban their music.
Stop outside speaker & amplified sound.
-Enforce the rules you make. -
Drunkeness in parking lo4s (Lodge at Vail) with shouting, screaming from 11 pm to 2:30
am.
No ou4side amplifiied sound period.
If violations occur, "fine" esfiablishment & suspend license & eventually revoke license if
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do not conform.
Series of enforcements, fines, etc. - ultimately suspend license for violators.
Telt the council to "lighten up."
There is no way to effectively police or enforce in a fair fashion. Limiting amplification
is the only solution. If residential neighbors are affected, amplification must be limited
or stopped.
Allow unamplified - single musician only.
Allow sirens on emergency vehicles outside of 4-way stop only.
You are letting a few squeaky wheels make a problem out of nothing. Because my condominium is not near any amplified music, I am not disturbed by it in
my home and am not bothered by it when walking the streets.
4. List three of the above technoques most important in addressing this issue.
Sound proofing.
There is no problem.
s Quietness goes along with the Vail draw of nature, serenity, calm, mountains, relax,
unwind.
What happened to "entitled quiet eiijoyment?" I should be able to have my retail store
door open in winter or summer (year round) without hearing a bar's music - neighbors
dogs, etc! !
No outside sound via amplification or speaker. Enforced by Town of Vail Police.
Big fat fine for violators.
Limit hours to 10 pm.
Create realistic guidelines/regulatians for a resort community that features
entertainment, food, drink. We can't expect to have a"library silence" atmosphere in a
village filled with shops, restaurants, and lots of live outdoor entertainment in the
summers.
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fViore police control of pedestrian noise. Live music does not need amplification, in
small areas, like bars, restaurants. Vail has alwrays preferred a quiet dignity, elegance,
and should not try to a4tracfi noisy AspPn crowd!
Vail Police to act and not wraifi for complaints.
Vail police should pa4rol s4reets in frorat of town bars 11 pm-2am. Issue tickets to
pedestrians who dis4urb the peace or who are drunk and disorderly. Bars & discos
should be sound proofed sufficien4ly that noise levels are low after 10pm on the streets.
More a drinking/drunkeness problem 4han simply noise.
Allow special events during 10am - 10pm writh permit. Deck music okay within 65 DB.
Limit bofih from 10am -10pm amplified and live.
(J) My dream but not practical - I know.
S. ~o what exten4 6~ amp9ified oaatdoor entertaonrneng arnporkant to Vasl°s
ambaence?
People come to the mountains to unwind and converse v?rith friends/family. If 4hey
wanted music, they can hear it afi home, in the car, inside an establishment, in their ov?rn
city. Thank you.
De4rimental!
(5) in the summer.
6. Do you currentBy ho6d an amplafed sound permit?
7. Wh@Ch o$ the $OBllOw0ng CategOr6eS beSt CI@5cr6beS yOLlP 9mpaC$ Sta$LIS?
B. Other comments wo$h regard to thus ussue.
Snowmaking makes more noise! Or is at least more annoying. Only problem I see
could develop from outdoor music, efic. is disturbance of hotel guests, then I reflected
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on 2 memorable incidents I have experienced while traveling. The first was at a hotel
in Canon City, Colorado in 1988. Our hotel room was located above the bar & main
street. The walls in the room reflected flashing neon light and the juke box below (in
the bar) played Patsy Cline all night! It was a nostalgic moment for me and one I'll
always remember. My second memorable experience was in San Juan, Costa Rica in
1991 and 1992. From our hotel room in the downtown area of the city we would hear
traffic, street vendors, always music from somebody playing in the Plaza; people
preaching, people making political speeches and... ar~ ades. It was delightful to watch
from our balcony a parade. They seemed to be planned every time we were in the city.
A parade was held for all occasions! And during soccer (football) playoffs, fans would
drive their cars full of screaming, cheering fans waving flags and honking horns. It was
absolutely wondertul to see people active and having fun. To get to the point. "Noise"
to some is part of a"cultural experience" to others. I don't think we have a problem with
noise - our problem seems to be one of local citizens attempting to manipulate
government to reduce the cultural experience of a mountain, pedestrian village! I use
to enjoy coming into town. It was lively and fun. It is becoming boring and much too
quiet! Now... as for those ugly red lights on the telephone poles across I-70 near the
golf course... yes, I mean the ones that flash at one just as the Gore Range is coming
into full view. There's a ro~ blem. I think music on patios of restaurants creates interest & excitement for guests and
residents of Vail. Summer street music is also entertaining and desirable.
I do not live in town and most noises do not bother my business at all. Constcuction
noises and false fiire alarms bother me much much more than any music could. Please -
= do not spend tax money in this way. Thank you.
I have more problems with amplified music after 1 a.m. in Lionshead.
I haven't ever had a guest complairi of music disturbing them. Drunks in the streets
yelling are another matter. I'm honestly not that sympathetic toward residents living in
a glorified mall environment that are complaining. It comes with prosperity.
Do not own property adjacent to amplified noise area. If we did we might be less
lenient in our approach. Amplified `live entertainment is an asset (i.e., Pepi's porch in
- = summer).
I have no complaints about sound before 10 p.m.
If the situation needs more regulation to allow police to have tools to work with, practice
selective enforcement - don't create problems where they don't exist!
I have lived in the Valley for 10 years. The only loud music I hear is from Pepi's deck.
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Observing how things go, wha4ever Pepi wants Pepi gets. They break all kinds of laws
or restrictions like signs, music and under agers in Sheikas. But no one will do
anything because fhey're Pepi's! Every business should be treated the same no ma4ter
who 4hey are. Everyone is paying the same taxes for this town...
I feel like the Town is blov?ring this issue out of proportion and it is realty not that big of
a problem.
Age 60, owner since 1986 coming to Vail for 30 years! This is a vacation 4own, not a
jail! Vail is beautiful, wonderful and all other adjectives, but please let people live too!!
Please don't make our life yours!! I just left Vail today, 2/25/95, after skiing under the
best condi4ions in 30 years! I always ski down Bear Tree to fiown and never have I
seen or heard any one out of line on the "back porch." Only young adults enjoying life
and watching skiers coming down. The Red Lion is always busy but no music outside,
in fact, the only music is at Pepi's - wonderful music! People on the outside (can't read
it) because they can't get in.
We own a$2'/ million condo in town (Vail). We own a house in Aspen. We no longer
use our Vail condo even though the skiing is bet4er in !lail because we can'fi sfand the
noise. VVe love Vail but do not understand the attitude 4ha4 property owners have no
rights! Also, we love music and do not mind i4 in the streets, restaurants, etc. as long
as it doesn't annoy people trying to sleep. 11 pm is late enough for street noise!!
There should be more monitoring of pedestrian and vehicle noise at 2 am when the
bars close.
It is bad that you have to close the windows if you don't want to lis4en 40 "music" from
"Gartinkles" in Lionshead all the way to Forest Road.
. We need 4o monitor the noise from HVAC in the town prior to signing off on new
buildings & renovafions. On some buildings (especially the back of the Golden Bear &
Sweet Basil) the noise from the HVAC (heating-ventilation-air conditioning) is louder in
the summer than the music - has this been monitored?
Just say no 40 "iViusicWars." Amplified sound is used as a come on fior businesses - not for the pleasure of dining on
a deck.
People's choice of music is an individual choice and some should not be forced on
those not desiring 4his type of music. Low volume to visitors allows some choice and
awrareness of business of#erings.
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I do not believe amplified music should be banned. It should be limited to select times
and days. If the music is in a resider+tial area, it must be limited after 9pm or 10pm.
Manage on west side of Vail Village and there are no problems over here. This is the
area my answers were based on.
The people who originally brought this issue up are the same people who abuse
amplified sound the most for years (Pepi's Deck). Now that they no longer have Rod
Powell doing his outside show, they think there is a problem. Concentrate on more
important issues..: Please!
I own property at Plaza Lodge on Bridge Street and also at One Vail Place on Wall .
Street. 1 spend 40-50 nights a year at my properties plus rent short term to vacationers.
I am well aware of noise problems in the Village. I believe that by far the most
annoying and serious problem is pedestrian noise after 10pm specifically loud
obnoxiaus yelling and hooting and arguing by bar patrons as they exit to the streets,
usually near closing time. My observation is that this behavior is willful and most
commoniy engaged in by locals (often it seems as a matter of custom). This behavior,
whether committed by locals or tourists, must be stopped! Officers should patrol the
streets in front of bars between the hours of 10pm and 2am and issue tickets for
"disturbing the peace" and/or "drunk and disorderly conduct." Locals and tourists must.
be made aware of that the town won"t fo,erate this behavior. A lesser but still serious
problem is music (both live and recoraed) emanating from establishments after 10pm.
Sufficient sound proofing should be required to prevent this music from interfering with
residents' our visitors' sleep. Outdoor music is not a problem in the early evening and
Y is, in fact, very desirable. A healthy town nightlife is aiso desirable so long as the noise
is contained inside the establishments after 10pm.
After five years in business, I am now fufl~ ~-qware of my fellow merchants frustrations. It
seems that this town council and those :-wer are more interested in limiting every
single aspect of town life. Here's a list c-I things (positive) that maybe you all should
spend some time on: restrooms for tourists; free parking for town employees; attention
to increased tourist dollars in off-season; attention to the business and empioyee fiight
down-valley.
- I-believe live-music (whether amplified or not) is truly part of the Vaif experience for our
guests, especially outdoors, during reasonable hours, in the summer months.
Limit hours to no later than 10:00 for everyone!
All this noise in my opinion "Aspenizes" Vail - we loved the original village before noise
and grunge and crime. Can't have that back we know, but we could still revere and
treasure the natural beauty we all love by not allowing "noise" poltution.. It's all so
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seman4ic. If you were 4alking about Vivaldi, Mozart, etc., I would not object. I'm
deligh4ed that you care enough 4o ask. P.S. Hate having cars parked along the main
streefi - fiotally spoils 4he charm of the village!! Who OK'd that??
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Towrr oF VaII. CoMMurrmr ScrRVEr _
RATINGS OF IdEIGHBORHOOD PROBLEMS
~ BY PLACE OF RESIDENCE _
~-/ME, SENM OFSECUR/M L
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Meeting of the Sound Committee on March 15, 1995 at 3:30 p.m.
reviewing the survey results and suggesting appropriate action.
Dave Garton, his reading of the survey results indicates that there
is not a' significant problem. He arrived at that opinion by
reviewing the number of responses to the first question which
indicated no problem as opposed to those that indicated a moderate
or major problem.
* No need to create separate ordinances or regulations for
Lionshead and the Village.
* Polish the rough edges of the sound_ordinance and enforcement.
* Results indicate no reason for enormous change.
* Seven items for consideration:
a. leave the hours the same; -
b. same regulations for Vail Village and Lionshead;
c. do not include snowmaking under any circumstance;
d. Effective reactive enforcement, i.e. upon complaint;
e. do not allow amplified sound for advertising, i.e, only
permitted where there is a deck,,performer or other activity;
f, increase enforcement to address drunk pede'strian noise;
g. when someone requests an amplified sound permit, require a
design of the sound system approved by the Town.
Mike Staughton
* Other than Lionshead business results, the hours appear to be
okay. After 10:00 p.m. shut down amplified sound and control
people creating a disturbance.
* Address special events separately from the amplified sound.
* Effective reactive enforcement including removal of permit
after complaint and violation.
* Amplified sound with no other activity e.g. dinning deck
should be permitted.
* Based upon Mike's experience, nothing can be done about trash
- = - pic)c-up.
Don White
* Looking at small percentage - 15-20% - of permit holders that
are creating a problem. (Obvious when one reviews survey
results.)
* Design speakers/systems/soundproofing to maintain sound within
a permit holder's premise, i.e., when serving patrons on a
deck have the speakers directed back onto the permit premises.
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* Design of system and enforcement of regulations to remedy
"playing to the street".
* Each shift of the police department should have a shift
commander who has the responsibility of sound ordinance
compliance. They also should have ready access to any
citations or warnings that have been issued to permit holders
so that appropriate action can be taken upon registering a
complaint.
* After one warning there should be citation issued and upon
conviction a period of amplified sound permit suspension.
* Of the sixty complaints received by the police, review them to determine what establishments have been generating the
problems.
* Require an approved design for amplified sound systems.
* Place the responsibility for amplified sound system on the
owner and/or a person in charge.
Jim Lamont
He believes that based on the Town's results and his results (120
responses) that the problem is site specific.
* There are more complaints from his clients regarding special
events than general amplified sound violations in the Village,
i.e, concerts at amphitheater, big ski races and bike races,
.w for example.
* The suggestions of the committee have been very progressive
and would provide good control of sound.
* Expanded police presenc.e in the Village is required to control
late night rowdy behavior.
There was some general discussiori in regard to sound emanating from inside of establishments to the outside when windows were opened.
This was identified as a matter that needed to be addressed as the
resulting_noise produced does not differ from that produced by
exterior speakers.
MEMoRANDuM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: April 9, 1996
SUBJECT: A request for the review of the proposed location for the third Employee Housing
Unit required under the Cornice Building Special Development District (SDD).
9. [8ACKGR0UND
On April 5, 1994, the Vail Town Council approved on second reading, Ordinance No. 7, Series of
1994, an ordinance establishing Special Development District No. 32, the Cornice Building. This
approval set development standards and requirements for the redevelopment of the Cornice '
Building, located at 362 Vail Valley Qrive. The expressed purpose for the creation of the Cornice ,
Building SDD was to allow for greater flexibility in the redevelopment of the property and that
certain public benefits (i.e. employee housing) would be realized through the creation of the SDD.
As part of the original SDD approval, the developer agreed to provide three, permanently deed-
restricted employee housing units, in accordance with the criteria listed in Section 6 of the
Ordinance. Section 6 requires that the units are to each have a kitchen and to be located within
the Town of Vail limits, close to a Town of Vail bus route, and are to be rented at reasonable
market rates. The units are to always comply with the Town of Vail housing ordinance
requirements, as may be amended from time to time. Each of the three employee housing units
are to be deed-restricted and available for occupancy prior to a Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy being issued for the Cornice Building. The proposal for acceptance of the employee
housing units shall be brought to the Town Council for their review and approval at a regularly,
scheduled meeting. Upon receipt and recordation of a written agreement to permanently restrict
the three off-site employee housing units, in accordance with Chapter 18.57 (Employee Housing)
of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, and upon issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
for the redevetoped Cornice Building, the owner, David Smith, shall be released from all
obligations contained in the employee housing agreement dated May 2, 1985, by and between
the Town of Vail and the owner of the Cornice Building, its heirs, successors and assigns.
On May 26, 1994, the Town issued a building permit of the demolition of the original Cornice
Building and its subsequent reconstruction. Construction of the Cornice Building is nearly complete, with only a fewr minor improvements in need of completion. To date, two of the three required employee housing units have been completed and permanently deed-restricted in
accordance with the original SDD approval. These include a new employee unit constructed
within an existing duplex in the Pitkin Creek Meadows area of East Vail, and a new employee unit
located within a new duplex in the golfcourse neighborhood. The third employee unit was
originally planned and approved to be located in the Vail Racquet Club. The applicanYs plan to
deed-restrict the Racquet Club unit did not work and the applicant then proposed a major SDD
amendment to allow for the construction of the last of the three required units in the Cornice
Building. The applicant has since requested that the element of the major SDD amendment, to
allow for the third employee housing unit in the Cornice Building, be tabled for 30 days, awaiting
the outcome of the proposed alternate location of the employee unit in the Intermountain
neighborhood.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
On behalf of David Smith, owner of the Cornice Building, Greg Amsden is proposing an
alternative to the Town Council for the third employee housing unit required under the Cornice
Building SDD. The unit being proposed by Greg Amsden, is located at 2635-B Larkspur Lane, in
an existing primary/secondary residence. The proposed unit is owned by Greg Amsden. The
size of the proposed employee housing unit is approximately 675 square feet, with one bedroom,
one full bath and a fuN kitchen. As stated previously, this is an existing secondary unit which is
considered a non-conforming two-unit structure on a Primary/Secondary zoned lot less than
15,000 square feet in size. The proposal to deed restrict the secondary unit, as a Type I,
Employee Housing Unit, will bring the structure more into compliance with the current zoning
code.
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George Ruther
Department of Community Development
Town of Vail TOU COMM, DE,j VF OFT
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO. 81657
Re: Third EHLT for Cornice Building
Dear George:
On behalf of David Smith, owner.of the Cornice Building, I am requesting to present an
alternative to the Town Council for the third employee housing unit required under the Cornice
Building S.D.D.. This alternative is a significant improvement in quality and size to the older
studio unit(approx. 275 sq.ft. each) that existed in the original Cornice Building prior to
demolition. It is my hope that staff and Council agree that the proposed alternative is an
acceptable employee housing unit for the Cornice Building requirement.
Location: 2635-B Larkspur Lane (Intermountain)
EHU Type: Type I(Section 18.57.040)
Unit Size: Approximately 675 sq.ft. (1BR/lbath w/full kitchen)
NewlExisting: Existing unit
Availability: Immediately
This is an existing secondary unit in a non-confornung two-unit structure on a
Primary/Secondary lot under 15,000 sq.ft. in size. While the unit has been in existence for
many years, it has recently been remodeled. The unit is located within close proximity to the
Meadow Creek bus stop (see attached map). The deed restriction would bring the structure
more into compliance with current zoning. No additional approvals are required for this unit to
become an employee housing unit.
The Cornice Building S.D.D. requires that the third and final employee housing unit be approved by the Town Council prior to issuance of Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for
the project. The proposed alternative is a dramatic improvement over the previous studio units
contained within the Cornice Building.
I will look forward to attending the April 9th Town Council worksession to answer any
questions related to the proposed request. If you have any additional questions or comments,
don't hesitate to ca11 me at 476-8610. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Residence: (303)-479-0337 Office: (303)-476-8610
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Owner - 263 5 Larkspur Lane
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75 South Frontage Road Office of Town Attorney
Vail, Colorado 81657 NIEIVIORANDUM
303-479-21071FAX 303-479-2157
TO: Vail Towrn Council
FROM: R. Thomas Moorhead, Town Attorney
DATE: March 24, 1995
RE:
Attached are the results of the Community Survey. At the work session on March 28th Suzanne
Silverthorn will explain the method and evaluation of the survey results.
Also you will find attached a short memorandum reflecting the discussion of the working
committee that is assisting staff on the evaluation of the sound environment in the Vil!age and
Lionshead.
Thank you.
RTM/aw `
Attachments
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AMENDME-NT TO LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDMENT TO LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT is made
effective the day of , 1996, between the TOWN OF VAIL (Vail) and
CITY MAItKET, INC., a Colorado corporation (City Market), with the consent of WARNER
DEVELOPMENT, INC., a Colorado corporation (Warner).
RECITALS:
A. Vail has granted a Lease (Lease) to City Market dated as of September 29, 1995,
and recorded in Book 680 at Page 990 of the records of Eagle County, Colorado. Vail, City
Market and Warner have entered into a Development Agreement (Development Agreement)
dated as of November 15, 1995, and recorded in Book 680 at Page 991 of the records of Eagle
County, Colorado.
B. Section 5 of the Lease and Paragraph 4.K. of the Development Agreement relate
to title insurance to be delivered to City Market by Vail.
C. Stewart Title Guaranty Company (Stewart) issued title insurance commitment no.
95012432 dated November 27, 1995 under the Lease and Development Agreement. Vail has
negotiated with Stewart as to an endorsement (Endorsement) to be attached to the title insurance
policy to be delivered to City Market, and Vail adopted Resolution No. 5, Series of 1996,
regarding sharing of attorneys' fees and costs between Vail and Stewart in the event of specified
litigation.
D. Following the adoption by Vail of Resolution No. 5, Series of 1996, Stewart raised
the issue that such Resolution No. 5, Series of 1996, might not be readopted on an annual basis
by Vail and it requested that City Market assume the obligation of Vail under Resolution No. 5,
Series of 1996, in any such year or years that such resolution is not readopted by Vail.
E. In arder to meet its commitments under the Lease and Development Agreement,
and to avoid postponing the project for lack of a title insurance policy, City Market agreed with
Stewart to assume such responsibility, which is now embodied in paragraph 5) of the
Endorsement to the pending title insurance policy.
F. City Market and Vail have negotiated regarding the responsibility assumed by
City Market under the Endorsement and City Market has requested that any such sums be offset
by City Market against any sums owed by it to Vail under the Lease or Development Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1. The Lease and Development Agreement are hereby amended so that any monies
paid by City Market under the Endorsement issued by Stewart are to be offset against any
obligations of City Market to Vail under the Lease or Development Agreement, such amounts
to be applied to obligations as designated by City Market.
2. Except as modified herein, the Lease and Development Agreement shall remain
in full force and effect.
DATED as of the day and year first above written.
Citv Market: CITY MARKET,INC.,
a Colorado corporation
By
Anthony F. Prinster, President
Address: Post Office Box 729
Grand Junction, Colorado 81502
Vail: TOWN OF VAIL
By
Its
Address: 75 South Frontage Road West
Vail, Colorado 81657
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Consented to:
Warner: WARNER DEVELOPMENT, INC.,
a Colorado corporation
By
Robert Warner, Jr., President
Address: Post Office IIox 958
Avon, Colorado 81620
STATE OF COLORADO )
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COUNTY OF MESA )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this dayof ,
1996, by Anthony F. Prinster, as President of City Market, Inc., a Colorado corporation.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
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STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this dayof ,
1996, by , as of Town of Vail.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
STATE OF COLORAUO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this dayof ,
1996, by Robert Warner, Jr., as President of Warner Development, Inc., a Colorado corporation.
Witness my hand and ofFicial seal.
My commission expires: Notary Public
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RESOLUTION NO. 5 SERIES OF 1996
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE'TOWN IVIANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY FOR ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vaii has entered into a Lease Agreement and Development
Agreement for the development of Vail Commons; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail has pursuant to those agreements agreed to provide titie
insurance; and
, WHEREAS, in the event title insurance is not available, the Town has an obligation to bring
a declaratory judgm~nt action; and
WHEREAS, Stewart Title Guaranty Company is prepared to provide title insurance upon
entering into an agreement with the Town of Vail to share attorneys fees to defend any cause of
action brought by the "Common Sense for the Commons" Petitioner's Committee as has been
threatened; and
WHEREAS, such an agreement would relieve the Town of Vail to bring a declaratory
judgment action at this time; and
WHEREAS, such development is for the public good and will benefit the Town of Vail by ~
providing an affordable housing project availab4e to local employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado,
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that:
1. The Town Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Stewart
Title Guaranty Company to share attorneys fees and costs to defend any action br.ought by the
"Common Sense for the Commons" Petitioner's Committee.
2. Such agreement will. provide that Stewart Title Guaranty Company wiil be
responsible for the first $7,000.00 attorneys fees, the Town of Vail will be responsible for the
second $7,000.00 attorneys fees and the Town.and Stewart Title Guaranty Company will split
equally all attorneys fees in excess of $14,000.00.
3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVEQ AND ADOPT this 6t ay of February, 1996.
Ro ert W. Armour, Mayor .
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Holly . A4cCutcheon, Town Clerk
Resolution No. 5, Saries o/ 1996
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FAQUECOtlNTY, COLORADO `
AG ENDA .
~OARD F UIVT1( CQMlVIISSiONERS
~~~ULAR MEETsNG DAY
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James R. Fritze, County A4@orney
g0a00 - 10.15 BREAK
2. I9(D:Irb - 99_99 WORK SESSIOIV - WEEI(LY UPDr4TE
3. ~ 11e15 - 120~0 WOR9C SESS10N - MIEETINGS ATTENDED
12e00 - 1a~~ LUNCH
4e 1o30 - 1o46 CONSENT CALEIVDJAR
Poaen oP o routlne and non-conVovwsid raWr0 ares placed on iha cmpent cetandarlo aAowttre Buard of Courdy Commissronera M spand
Itzi timo and anergy on more ImpoKard Imms on a Iongthy aganda. My Commisslonsr may roquost tliat on item be "REM4VW" kom tha
consard calander and eonsldered separataly. My mamber of fhe pubde may 'REQUE57° orry item bo °REMoVEp' kon+ tlre Consan2
qgenda.
I !~o BILL PAYIIVG FOIt TF9E INEEiC OF AP6tlL 8D 1996
I Linda Pankuch, Accounting
Mark Silverthorn, Controiler
ACT9ON: Popprolbal subject to review by the County Administrator ~ S. ' PAYROLL F0R AF'RIL 11, 1996
Mark Silverthorn, Controller
I /AC-T9ON: Approdal subject to review by the County e4dministrator
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Agerada, Apri I 8, 1996
6'age Two
~ C. ~~PROVAL. OF WIItVUTES OF THE E4C;LE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMASSIONERS MEETINGS
JANUARY 29, 1996 THROIJGH MAiZCH 12D 1996
Earlene Roach, Clerk & Recorder°s OfroCe
ACT6ONe Consider apprada9
D. NOT9CE OF AWARD FOR TFiE 1996 SLURRY SEAL
PROJECT Don Fassler, Road & Bridge Departnnent
AC4I0He Consider approval . .
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' E_ NOTICE OF AVIIAR[9 FOFZ THE 1996 CFIIP SEAL
PROJECT 97on Fessler, F$oad & Bridge Department
ACT6ONa Consider approval
I , F. APPROi/AL OE THE 1996 P/41/IfVG COIVTRACT
BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY 5TATE OF COLOFtADO
AiVD ELAM COIVSTRl1CT'lOtd COMI'ANY
Don Fessler, Road ~ Bridge Department
ACT9ONa Consider apprObal
S. CBiANGE ORDER NOe I TO TFIE. 1986 PAVING
CONTRACT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY STA'TE OF COLOi2ADQ Atd~ ELA11A COIVSTRIJCTION
COIIAPANY
Don Fessler, Road & BPidge Depar4men4
ACT40H: Comsider approdal
M. AAAENDNiENT TO THE AGREEMENT 1MTFI IUTAAXIN! TEC9iNOLOGIES ~FOftMERLY SiUNTINGDON
EIVGINEERING) TO EXTEND COMPLETION DATE
70. AfUGl1ST 31, 1996 FOIt THE PAVEMENT
MANAGEMENT Sl1RVEY FOR PAVED EAACaIE
CQUNTYROADS .
Don Fe$sler, Road & Bridge Departmen4
AC'i~ONo Consider approval
o. A RESOLIITION AAAENDlIVt3 THE PROvIS101V OF
f RESOLUTION NO. 95-35
iVlary Ja Berenato, AttOmey's Ofice
ACTBOR9o Cansuder approval
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Eagle BoaPd of Coun4y Corvumissioners. ,4genda, April 8, 9996
Page Three
J. C0~ORADO DEPe4FtTflAENT OF Le4BOF7,.CORE .10B
SER1lICE BUSIIVESS PLAN, MOtJfdTA1N iZEGIC3N
u EPOM OF FRI5`vOp ED••ARDSp HO! o7LUQ""HU~
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Mary AAayer, Edvvards Job Service
ACTION: Consider approval ffEMS ON THE RECORD
1o45 = 9 0~0 APPROVAL OF AGREEhAENT BE711YEEN EA(;LE
i ~OUNTYo STAT'E OF COLORADO AND ATI.A~
STEEL FQR BALINCa OF 1lVHIT'E GOODS AT THE
I EAGLE COUIV7Y LAIVDF1LL
Ron Rasnic, Solid Waste Coordinato~
ACTION: Consader approval
1:.50> 2:00 ~ AUTHORIZATIOR1 TO DRAVY ON LET'TEFtS OF
; CREDIT IF RE4lJlRED: (7' $ANDY LICHLITERo (2)
M8D VALLEY METRO DISTRICTD (3) ROBEFtT &
I ~ JUDY S7tJMPUS; (4) BASALT TRADE ASSOCIATES
James R. Fritze, County Attome~
ACTION: Consider approval
7. 2:00 - 3:30 ABATEAIIENT HEl4itINGS
A. PETER W. & CATHERlNE R. SMITH/SCFBEDULE
#27635
JOS~PH T. & ETHEL P. Bt1LMAIVISCHEDl1LE
#029432
C. JUST91VE H. aAAITFI/SCHEDIJLE #012972
0. JAC9C D. & SUSAfV K. BEALSlSCHEDULE # 006773
E. ALLYSON i, ROBERT GAf2ClA/SCHEDULE
#Ft021955
F. RONALD J. NELSON, AAARY V. NEL50N1SCHEDl1LE #R005826
i G. DARitELL L. & SHIRLEY M. HA1/ENER/SCFIEDULE
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H. BUFtTON !/iCKERS-PROPEFYTY TAX ADJUSTMEIVT
SPECIALISTS9 IIVCJSCHEDULES #012993, #012209,
#012202, #012203,.#012204, #032472, #0924441
#012446, #012447, #012675, #0126fi9
~ Mary ,90 Beranato, Attomey's Offic~
ACTION: ConsideP approval
fEagle BoaPd of County Commissioners
Agenda, Aprsl 8, 1996 Page FouP .
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James Fritze, County Aftomey
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TF1E BOAf2D 11UHILE IW SESSIOtd MAy CpNSDER OTHER REiNS TFIAT ARE BRQUGHT BEFORE R.
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FACLE COi]NTY, COLORADO
AGENDA
BOARD rm'F C"'OUIVTY COMMISSIONERS
REc~ULAR MEETING DAY
APML 9, 1996
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Alic.e Sundeen, Vailey View Hospital
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2e 10o00-91:00 WQRK SESStOIV - ~LOOD PItEPARATION
.9im Hartmann, County Administrator
3. 11:00 - 12e~0 WORK SESSION _ SBSTER CQUNTY PRQGRAiVl
Merv Lapin, Vail 1/a11ey Exchange
Karen Phillips, Vail lAalley Excharrge
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THE NEXT AdEETIMG OF YP1E EAGLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS YVILL 8E HF1D ON APRIL 15,1986
ALL {NEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN YHE EAGLE COUNYY BUW7ING - 500 BROAIy1MAY, EAGLE- OR 07FIERWISE NOTED.
THIS AGEPIDA IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY - ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE.
YFE BOARD NUHH-E IN 3ESSIOfd a9AY CONSIDER OTHER ITEMS YHAY ARE BROUGHT BEFORE IT.
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9. 8:00 REAKFAST & GRQIIIVD BREAiCING VIL4.AGE
CEN"PER & BEAIIER CREE1C
East Vlles4 Partners
Vail Associates
CHANGE TIMES
~TEM #9
20 90:00 - I 9 a~0 WORK SESSION - PENDING LiTIGATION
.Dames R. Fritze, County Attorney
S. 11:30 - 9 2e00 ORK SESSION - WEEI(LY UPbATE
.9im Hartmann, Counfy Administratar
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t~. 3.30 _ 3o45 CONT6ZACT BETWEEN EAGLE CO111VT1f, STATE OF
COl.OR4bO AND STATE OF COLORADOo
DEPA[tTMEN°T OF LOCAL AFFAIRS FOR STATE &
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Jadc Johnson, Emergency Management Director
ACTBONe Cons;der approval .
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COhANfUIVICATIONS SYS°TEIw
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ACTIOR9: Consider approval
911. 3e1111- 4e00 APPROVAL OF AF'PI.ICATION FIOR JUVENILE
J19ST1GE AND DELlNQtJENCIf PREYEIVTION EUNQS
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Month 1m 15a46 1987 1w8 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 Budget Estimafe Variance 1995 Budget
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January 881,304 890.5851,063,196 1,126,496 1,465,870 1,599,123 1,713,091 1709;654 11855:364 1:805,707 1,894;597 1,891,738 1,929,816 38,078 1.86% 2.01%
February 918,154 946,552 1,135,786 1,205;101 1,561,286 1,695;850 1,737,343 1,780,568 1,828:766 1,814,495 1,816,107 1,813;365 1,980,088 166723 9.03% 9.190!
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TOTAL 1,799;458 1,837,137 2,198,982 2,331,597 3,027,156 3,294;973 3,450,434 3,490222 3,684;130 3,620,202 3,710,704 3,705,103 3,909,904 204,801 5.37°Jo 5.53%
March 1,187,520 1,316;652 1,378;782 1,591,705 1,939,758 1,897,718 2,051,820 1,977,995 1,9881090 21250,656 2,139,298 2,136;070
April 531,668 430.877 425,961 550,205 567,684 634,174 616,648 691,163 864,303 794,668 791,092 789,890
May 162,912 2441987 245,518 170,567 215,548 236,359 250,809 268,000 257,248 287,315 324,681 324,179
June 280,828 3611627 331,581 329,039 393,470 448,227 468,948 468;598 475,161 548,620 590,685 589,783
July 447,815 479,507 479,201 559,683 649,139 665;094 737288 742,750 811.538 892,830 893,483 892,126
August 386;985 512.513 536,904 5751887 668,119 678,071 761,992 767.257 825;954 891,566 867,125 865,808
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September 340,102 374;060 442,402 422;502 469;032 482.328 491,684 485,954 560.535 725.205 645,9021 645,195
October 209,282 237.504 273,951 291,204 335,740 364,002 324;802 367;578 400,525 408,405 461,791 460;170
Flovember 229,063 376.657 386,270 376,235 430,820 438,731 428,086 497,907 553;681 594,491 611,147 608;123
December 905,955 1,167280 1,245,612 1,455,948 1,615;278 1,625,219 1,691;775 11846;223 1,974;553 1,992,855 1,994,540 1,990:566
Total 61481;608 7,338;801 7,945,164 8,654;572 10,311,744 10,764,896 11,274.286 11.603,647 12,395118 13;007,013 13,030,448113,007,013 3,909,904 204,801 -69.99% -69.94%
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April 2, 1996
Dear Council, Susan, Bob M and those concerned,
I read with great azixiety and fear the following statement in the Highlights for March 12:
"...saying it consumes too much time on the part of the applicant and staff, the Council
agreed to begin a process to eliminate or modify Vail's GRFA requirements."
Where does this concern come from? It did not come out af the two TAC meetings. The
only common complaint from that group was that the staiTs feedback on applications
came too late to make adjustments before scheduled hearings. There was not a general
feeling tha.t the basic rules thax govern Vail were wrong!
The concern did not come from the public who generally have expressed a desire for the
rules to rema.in strong as the pressures an the town, as a result of near buildout,
increase. It seems only developers, realtors, and a few people who have even told "no"
have expressed this concern over the years.
The last big review of GRFA produced the "250" fiasco. That was specifically formulated
to enable people to make srnall properties a little more livable and therefore stay in the
community. However, it was poorly written by the lawyer and ended up being used for
redevelopment. -
I believe the earliest effort at experimenting with bulk and mass rules produced the
1Vlountain House which I remember being built under FAR defuutions. That clearly did
. not work. GRFA is the closest you can come to legislating good architecture but it is not
fool proof. Nothing is. Something worth doing well is not necessarily the easiest either!!
T'here are many issues to be dealt with in the Town of Vail but I do not believe this is a
productive way for this group to spend their time. The previous council was heavily
criticized for getting into issues that the community had not identified and did not buy
into. I. do not believe any of you, with one possible exception, have enough understanding
of the far reaching impacts of revising, much less throwing out, GRFA. 1Vlost of you do
not yet have a grasp of the language of planning and zoning., and/or, its application and
implications in Vail. _
I respectfully suggest that you proceed with some of the recommendations in the
Development Code Revision Report of 1991 that identified many of the inconsistencies,
typos, and errors in our zoning regulations; as well as suggestions for greater efficiency.
That would be time well spent!
You need to identify exactly what the prohlem is in order to fix it. Spending staff time on
issues that have already had extensive review, rules tha.t have stood up in court and
guidelines that ha.ve produced a very beautiful town seems wasteful to me. Isn't that what
' you a.ll accused the past council of doing?
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Some of the issues tha.t could be worked on aze:
1. How to acquire property to build affordable housing on without robbing other
funds. How to get those units built.
- 2. Affordable housing clearing house where long term rentals could be registered
and complaints logged by property without any responsibility or processing on the part of
the town. Having a tips sheet for renters like video the premises first.
3. Many of the approved caretaker units are not being rented. Can we require
caretaker units under certain guidelines? Can we furnish a lease for "restricted unit"
owners to use the meet town requirements?
4. The town is dirty and pedestrian areas in poor repair..
5. Getting absentee business property owners to fix up their properties without
handouts from the town or billing their tenants.
6. Getting some unity across social lines in Vail. 7. Get the word to architects to apply for wha.t they want and not include 10 to 30
percent to negotiate away. Staff must apply only rules and regulations to applications not
esthetics DRB does that. Applicants do not mind the process and feel their projects a.re
generally improved by it. The fivstration comes with feedback tha.t is too late and from
petty appeals.
8. Speed limits that make sense year around.
9. Complete the "tree protection" regulations.
10. Complete the "last 10 percent"!
As of 6 AM today, 4 council members have retumed my ca11 of last Tuesday. Two of
you just want to understand GRFA, one is willing to change it and the other just wanted
-to please everyone.
It is clear from comments in the paper that people, especially developers and those who
generally have made little or no effort to help themselves, are putting the pressure on a
very inexperienced council . Rules and regulations have protected the town from peaple
who are here simply to profit and who have no concern for the town as a whole. It is time
these people put their own money and efforts on the line and stop asking the council to
risk the entire town or VA to pay for it. Free parking and watered-down iegulations will
not serve Vail. Pay in lieu has a purpose and is not a penalty. Get fully informed before
you start making promises and statements based on one-sided information. _
At this point, all you have done is undermine the current system with nothing to replace it.
That is irresponsible and no way to gain confidence from anyone. Don't let certain
factions take advantage of your inexperience. Tackle some of the smaller but more
important issues that will truly benefit the town but have long been ignored. Although
there wil) be no plaque for your efforts you will be doing the job Vail councils should be
doing.
Although Susan seems intent on revising the town's rules and regulations and Bob M keeps saying he is tired of hearing abaut the past something about our rules and past
;
have created a hugely successful town. The past is something to learn from and
appreciate not something to disregard or go back to. Please stay in touch. Take advantage of my many years of experience and the experience
of others who served the town and not themselves. There is nothing wrong with tha.t...in
fact, there is a whole lot right! !
Sincerely and most respectfully,
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FOR BMf1AED9ATE RELEASE
April 2, 1996
Contact: Tom Collins, 479-2346
Vail Public Safety Communication Manager
FCC GRAfVTS LBCERlSE FOR 530 AM RADIO INFORMATIOIV STe4TBON iN !!A?IL
(Vail)--Vail has a new AM radio station. But you won't hear your favorite top 40 or country
western tunes. This station, at 530 AM on your dial, is operated by the Vail Public Safety
Communication Center. Tom Collins, the center's communications manager, said the station
has begun broadcasting reports on road conditions, parking availability and other general transit
information. "We've been in a 4est-mode since before Christmas week last year, but now that we
have our license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), we can move ahead on
this," Collins said.
The low-watt transmitter provides recorded information firom the East Vail exit west to Dowd
` Junction. Although the reception isn't yet perfect, Collins said the radio station offers an
additionaf resource 4o assist travelers with their information needs.
The cost of the $21,000 project has been evenly split between the Town of Vail, Colorado
Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Vail Associates. The three-way parfnership has
resulted in a series of other programs to improve winter travel along the I-70 corridor.
--Motorists along I-70 will find blue informational signs about the AfVI 530 station at fihe Eas4 Vail
and West Vail interchanges.
In addition to the AM 530 radio station, road condition information is available by calling the Vail
Public Safety Communication Center's 24-hour recorded information line at 479-2226.
Information also is posted on TV Channel 11, which is available to TCI cable subscribers in Vail.
For additional information, contact Collins at 479-2346.
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MINUTES
REGULAR iVIEETING
VAIL PARK AND RECREATIOIV DISTRICT
d/b/a !lAIL RECREATION DISTRIC?
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VVednesday, June 14, 1995
Call to Order 3: 10 p.m.
MEMBERS `
PRESENT: Fiermann Staufer,^FCirk Hansen, Gail Molloy, Ross Davis, Ken Wilsan
EXCUSED
ABSENCES: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Rob Ftobinson, Ann Foster
PRESENTATION
OF AV1lARDS: Robinson and Staufer presented 5, 10 and 15-year (of employment)
awrards.
'9 995-96
DQBSON ICE
ARENA RATES: Heber prrtzr-.,nted a proposa{ for ice usage. Hansen asked if any
group h,,. .)iced any problem with 4he proposed rates. Heber said
N0." VVilsai-i made a motion 4o accep4 the rates as presented with
$66/hour for the youth hockey program. Hansen seconded. Passed
unanimously. .
TENNIS
PROJECT: Ortiz repor4ed 4hat the 4-court battery and fence will be ready
UPDATE Tuesday - 2 days early and ready for Ladies Day, VVednesday. The
twio remaining courts will be ready by the end of June. -
Davis asked about the Booth Creek courts. Two courts have been
damaged by Cottonwood tree roots and are not playable. The V. R. D.
staff have no plans to put money into those courts at this time. Staff
will bring a proposal on vvhat to do with the courts at a later date.
GOLF COURSE •
WELL CONSTRUCTION: Robinson told the board that Sackbauer of the Water District wrould
like to begin well work Sept. 18. The board agreed to allow fhis.
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GOLF COURSE
FEES: The board agreed to go to high season fees Saturday, June 117th.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION: Davis made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss
personnel issues. Wilson seconded. Passed unanimously.
. Hansen made a motion to go out of Executive Session, Wilson
seconded. Passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: Wilson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Hansen seconded.
Passed unanimously. The meeting was adjoumed at 5:00 p.m.
Gail Molloy, Secretary Ann Foster, Executive Assistant
min614 r
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fViINUTES
SPECIAL MEETINGNVORK SESSION
VAIL PARK AiVD RECREATION DISTRICT
d/b/a VAIL RECREATIOfV DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Thursday, June 22, 1995
Krueger Room, Vail Golf Clubhouse
Called 4o Order 3:40
NiEfViBERS
PRESENT: Ross Davis, Hermann Staufer, Ken VVilson, 9Cirk Hansen
EXCUSED -
ABSENCES: Gail Molloy
OTHERS
PRESENT: Jim Collins, Ann Foster, Brian Jones and Rob Robinson
MONTHLY
VARIANCE
ANALYSIS: Robinson stated that tfie previous projections made by him and
Brian J' ones on golf revenues have remained correct. This puts,
4he V.R.D. $114,000 low for the golf branch. Part of this is
attributed :_.)ass sales being dowrn - this may pick up in July.
Robinson added that some other branch revenues are afso down
slightly. He recommended that the Board wait until August to see if
fihese revenues have increased before beginning any capital projects.
VVilson asked Robinson and Collins "If Bruce's amendment to •
eliminate the Enterprise Fund doesn't pass, does the V.R.D. need to
De-Bruce?" Robinson said not but encouraged the Board to choose a
time to De-Bruce carefully.
DISTRICT "
POLICIES RE
GRANTING USE
OF FACILITIES
TO THIRD
PARTIES: Robinson explained that the Colorado Constitution mandates that
District revenues be collected to spend on recreation. Collins added
4hat the Constitution generally prohibits grants or donations 4o profi4 or
non-profit institutions. If the.return to the community or the fair market
value of any consideration received is of equal value 4o the donation
and is well documented, it is currently permissible. In this case the
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marketing value of a donation (which may be in the form of a discount
to one of our programs or facilities) must equal the value of the
donation or discount. The calculation must be based on whether or
not the overall community will benefit dollar for dollar. Collins continued by saying that a good guideline to use when considering a
request is asking ourselves "Can we get these people to come to Vail
and use our facility and serve a public purpose without giving them a
discount?" Offer it only when it becomes necessary to achieve the
desired result. Collins recommended that V.R.D. change to a policy of
extending no group discounts, grants, ar gifts; such exceptions should
be the gross exc.eption to the policy rather than the rule. This needs
to become public knowledge. Hansen suggested that Collins draw up
a policy stating that there will be no exceptions except by affirmative
action of the Board. Collins agreed to do so.
INPUT FROM
THE BOARD ON
QUALITIES THEY
ARE LOOKING FOR
IN THE NEW EXEC..
DIRECTOR: Staufer recommended that a high priority be placed on the candidate
having a working knowfedge of Amendment #1. Wilson agreed.
Robinson suggested that he and Brian Jones woufd bring a list of 15
or so candidates to the Board of Directors so that the Board helps
. narrow 31 that list to five interviewees. The Board agreed. Ross
Davis as at what point Rob plans to get staff input on the final
candidates. Rabinson suggested that perhaps they sit in on a
segment of the assessment (e.g., the candidate presenting a staff
request to the Board and the candidate handling a case study of a
disgruntled employee).
HeRnann Staufer asked for a detailed timeframe which Robinson
agreed to send Mim. , Staufer suggested that the candidate be a
good administrator and that this quality be added to "strong
management skills."
ADJOURNMENT: Davis made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Wilson seconded.
Passed unanimously. The meeting was adjoumed at 5:00 p.m.
Gail Molloy, Secretary Ann Foster, Executive Assistant
s2a„ir,
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MIRfUTES
REGULAR MEETINC
BOARD OF DIRECT'ORS
VAIL PAR4C AND RECREAT'ION DISTRICT
d/b/a VA{t RECRE4TiON DISTRICT
. . Juiy 18, 1995
Vaii ftecreation Dis4rict Con#erence Room
Cailed 4o Order 3:00 p.rn..
fiflEMBERS ,
. PRESENT Gail Molloy, 6Cirk Hansen, Hermann S4aufer, Ftoss Davis, 4Cen
VViIson
MEMBERS
ABSENT None OTHERS
PRESENT Brian Jones, Ann Foster
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES Hansen made a mofion 4o approve the minu4es from 4he June 14,
1995 and 4he June 22, 1995 Board Meefings. Davis seconded.
. Passed unnnimously.
DONATION
POLICY Davis made a mo4ion 4o approve the resolution proposed by Jim
Collins. If is as follows: iVo discounts of user fees or charges for Phe use of Vail ParBc
and Recreafion DistricP facilifies shall be allowed by staff.
Rare exceptions Po the policy may be effected only by action
of the Board of Directors and based only upon an adequate
neceipt of value or benefit to gt?e District or achievement of
some substantial public purpose. Applications for an
exception shall be made to the Board in wrifing, with
documentation and argument denoPing the value, beneftt or
pubtic purpose.
VViIson seconded. Passed unanimously.
CPRA GOLF
TOURNAMENT Ed Blum, Director of Colorado Parks and Recreation Association
spoke briefly about the CPRA. He then asked the Board for a
discount on play for members during a previously arranged golf
tournament during their fall conference in Vail. The tournament
has been scheduled for Sept. 19 of this year. -Mr. Blum submitted a
. letter including a breakdown of the number of people that this
conference is bringing to Vail and the monetary benefit to the
community. Davis made a motion that as the Vail Recreation
District is the host of the CPRA fall conference, it contribute, as
part of the VRD sponsorship, a discount to CPRA golf tournament
participants. $50 including cart will be charged to tournament
. players. The toumament will be a scramble beginning at 12:00
noon September 'i 9th. Those who are in Vail as part of the
conference who play golf at any time other than during the
tournament will not receive this discount. Hansen seconded.
Passed unanimnusly. Blum stated that those participating in the
tournament will be registering through the CPRA Conference
Registration process and the Board asked him to give Piet Pieters
his numbers for the tournament at least three days in advance of it.
LADIES MEMBER
GUEST .
`TOURNAMENT Ann Mardis of the Ladies Go{f Club was present and asked the
Board fo; :Jiscount for their August 2, 1995 tournament. Mardis
expects 80 players. Davis and Hansen agreed that the
Member/Guest is a good institution and should be encouraged.
Molloy abstained from discussion as she is a member of the.Ladies
Golf Club. Wifsan made a motion to allow a one-time rate of $50
which includes a cart to be charged. This tournament will have a
Shotgun Start. Hansen seconded. Passed unanimously. Davis
noted that the Mens and Ladies Clubs will be treated equally in the
future. -
KRUEGER
REQUEST Brian Jones intrnduced the topic of the letter from Ben Krueger.
Wlson made a motion that the request for free golf rounds for
Mr. Krueger's family members be denied. Hansen seconded.
Passed unanimously. Krueger already has a restricted lifetime pass. It is not good on weekends. The Board suggested that
Mr. Krueger be reminded of this. Wlson and MoAoy suggested
that Krueger use the medallion for a guest, for example, his son.
Bn this case 4he person using the-meda!lion to get on the gotfi
course would only pay for a cact. The Boafd instructed Piet to call
Mr. Krueger to inform him of this decision and Brian Jones was
instrucfed to respond to Mr. FCruegees letfier in writing.
. RESOLUTION
T'O ESTABLISH A SEPARATE
ENTERPR{SE
RECREATIONAL Jones infiroduced this subject based on a recommendation by Jim
FUND Collins that ali Special Districts wi4h Enterprise Funds pass a
resolufion that states that any Enterprises shall nof have the
authorify to levy taxes (see attached). The Supreme Court Pecently
issued an opinion involving the E-470 Authority, which in gross
summary provided that an en4ity cannot be an Enferprise ifi R has
the power fo levy taxes. Davis made a mofiion to adopt i4. Molloy
seconded. Passed unanimously.
VAIL GOLF
CLUB SIGNS Susanne Chardoul, Marketing Director described different styles
fiypes of signs avai{able for the Pulis Bridge and the entrance to the
Vail Golf Course. VVilson suggested that {ettering be put on the
bridge rafher than on a stone on the ground on the course near
the bridge. In addifion, he suggested that a sign be placed at fhe
entrance 4o the Goff Club when it is redesigned. Brian Jones
offered 4o get the final design for the bridge from the TOV so that
the VRD Bcard can see the surface that the TOV approved for the
bridge and make a decision about ordering an appropriate sign.
LACROSSE TOURNAfVfENl' Mike Or4iz, Sports Supervisor described the conditions leading fo
4he loss of turf on the fields during the Lacrosse Tournamen4,
reminding the Board that this was an extremely unusual year
weather-wise. Jim Sanders has since repaired the turf and the
, _ felds were in good shape shortly after the tournament. The
Lacrosse Tournamen4 organizers will be billed for approximately
$1,000 worth of damage. IVlike tried to move parts of the
4ournament to other fields but fvvo schools' fields were under
construction.and the fences at Maloit Par6c don't provide a large
enough fiie{d for lacrosse. Part of the tournament was played in
Avon. His plans for 1996 are to change vendor location, no4 allovv
parking on the fields, to play the Masters tournamenf on a North-
South bias in Ford Park and the E{ite Tournament East-West.
Davis suggested that since the crease areas aldvvays need Yo be
re-sodded after a game, a cfause paying for this be added to 1996'
contract. .fim Sanders was congratulated on doing such a great
job in repairing 4he fiefds after the 7 days of rain and play damaged
them.
HELMETS Wilson requested that VRD staff working on the goif course vvear
protective headgear for liability reasons. He is concerned that the
VRD is not adhering to safety standards by not wearing helmets to
protect them from golf ball injuries. Jones said that our insurance
is under.the impression that workers wear them, and an incident
could increase our insurance rates. Staufer suggested an incentive
to wear them be created. Bender says that his mowers always
wear them. Jones reminded the Board that Worlcman's
Gompensation would cover an injured worker but #hat we need to
require staff to wear helmets. The Board of Directors is
considering revoking golf privileges from those who do not wear a
heimet.
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
RECRUlTMENT Jones reported that 122 appfications have been received as of this
date. The appfication deadline date is Friday, July 21. He
reported that 20 are currently being considered. Rob Robinson will
be in Vai1 this weekend to sort through all applications with Brian
Jones. Questionnaires wili be sent to the 15 or so semi-finalists.
Assessments/Interviews will be held mid-August. Jones asked if
the Board intends the VRD to pay for the final three to fly to Vail for
interviews. This hasn't been decided yet. The Board requested to
to see the resumes of the semi-finalists that Rob and Brian choose.
Brian Jones agreed. _
EXECUTIVE
SESSION Hansen made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss
personnel issues. Davis seconded. Passed unanimously. Davis
made a motion to go out of Executive Session. Hansen seconded.
- Passed unanimUUSly.
GOLF COURSE
MAINTENANCE
BUILDING Tim Kehoe of Shepherd Resources described three options for
adding employee housing to the existing pfans for the golf
maintenance bui{ding if the TOV requires employee housing.
The Board instructed Tim to let PEC know that the VRD does not
p{an to add employee housing.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION fiHolloy made a motion to go into Executive Session for pecsonnel
reasons.. Davis seconded. Passed unanimously. Davis made a
mo4ion fo go -out of Executive Session, Molloy seconded. f'assed .
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT lfl~ilson made a-motion 4o adjourn 4he meeting. Pt9olloy seconded.
Passed unanimously. The meefing was adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
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RAINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
BOAR.D OF DlRECTORS
VAIL PARK AND RECRE4TION DISTRIGT
d/b/a VAIL RECREATION DtSTRICT
August 9, 1995
Vail Town Council Chambers
Called to Order 3:00 p.m.
MEMBERS
PRESENT Ross Davis, Kirk Hansen, Gail Molloy, Hermann Staufer, P(en Wlson
MEMBERS
ABSENT None
OTHERS PRESENT Brian Jones, Lisa Campbell
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES Davis made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 18, 1995
` Board Meeting. Hansen seconded. Passed unanimously.
CAPITAL
PROJECTS Brian gave an update on the status of capital projects. Under the
"Already Completed" category there was a savings of $30,000 due to
the fact that a driving range crank system was not acquired by golf
. maintenance. Ernie Bender felt uncomfortable.with spending money
on a device he wasn't completely sure about. As far as "Items in
Progress" are concerned, the VRD spent $10,000 less than
expected on Nature Center displays and also had a savings of
$10,000 on Tennis court resurfacing due to Mike Ortiz and the parics
workers doing the work themselves over the course of several days.
Under "Projects Not Yet Started° it was decided that the parking lot
- , at the Golf Clubhouse should be postponed due to low golf
revenues. The additional clay court money could go to refurbishing
the Booth Creek courts (4) which would allow Bi(I WrighYs camps to
have an additional facility. Also, the VRD hasn't really decided
. whether it would be feasible to have a new day court so close to the
softball fields. However, the Maloit field improvements were given
the go ahead (with possible savings to come from. using the fencing
from Gold Peak) as was the Dobson Locker project, which is
predicted to add 20% more space to the current locker facility.
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REDUCTI0N Mike Orfiiz recommended that the Board use some of the $70,000
budgefed for a new clay court to fix up the four cour4s a4 Boo4h Fa11s.
Two of 4hose cour4s are in relativeiy good shape. However the o4her
tvvo are unusable at this point and will need to be repaired before
play is possible. It may even be feasble to have two hard courts and
4wo clay courts a4 that facility eventualiy. Mike recommended that the Board go ahead with plans 4o fix up Booth Creek as soon as
possible. Mike also discussed repairing cracks on the Lionshead
courts as well as some general rnaintenance on the steps and
surrounding area since we will have those courts per our lease wfth
V.A. un4ii Oc4ober, 1998. The Board suggested tha4 staff explore the
possibilify of refaining the Lionshead courts pas4 1998, since the
hofels and residents in that area seem 4o use the courts frequentty.
Tliey could also be put 4o good use by Bill Wright's 1'ennis camps.
Brian and Mike will bring some very specific data and
recommendations regarding Bi11 VVright's contrac4 to a subsequent
" meeting, 4o be discussed during exectrtive session.
GOLF BR{DGE
SIGRfAGE Susanne spoke to Larry Grafel and found out that golf course bridge
construction has been postponed until the week af September 4,
1995. The Departmen4 of Transportation allows up to 30 days to
commence work on projects to vvhich i4 has granted money.
Completion for the project is estimated for November 1, 1995. The
= bridge will have rock work similar to tha4 of the International Bridge,
° with green railings and lamps. We can decide at the time of
completion whaf signage will vuork best. Ken WiIson reminded
the Board that Vail Valley Drive may be under construction at the .
same time, causing delays at the onty alternative route to the golf
course. Regardless, the Board agreed to delay a decision on the
signage.
MEN'S CLUB Piet Pieters submitted the foUowing as an FY! to the Board
regarding the Men's Club Nlasters' Toumament: _
Instead of having the usuaf IV9en's Club Masfers evenf on September
5th and 6fh af the Vail Golf Ctub, Men's Club would tike fo offer a
combined toumament involving the Breckenridge Golf Club. Our
Men's Club will play af the Breckenridge course on Sepfember 5
while Breckenridge Men's Club play at our course on the same day.
This will involve a swap of 8 fiee fimes between the Breckenridge
Go/f Club and the Vail Golf Club. The Breckenridge players will pay $27:50 for green fees and a carf while the Vail players will pay the
same amount at the Breckenridge Goif Club. The bottom line is fhaf
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the Vail Go/f Club will receive $880 mor-e in revenue, since those fee
fimes would have otherwise been taken by Men's Club rr?embe?s
(pass holders). The second day of the foumament will be at each
Men's Club's home course as scheduled in fhe Men's Club 1995
schedule.
The Board saw no probiems with this, especially since the VRD
" would realize a profit.
Regarding the Trtleist Scramble, the Board asked Piet to discuss with
the Men's Club having the event on Wednesday September 20th
along with regular Men's and Lady's Club play instead of September
21. This would prevent the course from being used by pass holders
and reduced cost players two days in a row since the Celtic Festival
Tournament is on Friday September 22, which could attract play on
Thursday as well. The Board recommended letting Club members
decide whether they wanted to compete in the scramble or in regular
club play. A$30 fee for the scramble will be paid by all participants,
with Club members receiving one dozen complimentary Titleist golf
balls.
DAISY PALMER
LETTER A request was submitted for four complimentary rounds of golf at
the Vail Golf Club by the Daisy Palmer Memorial Golf Tournament
organizers. In the past we have donated these tee times, however
° with the new donation policy, the Board declined the request. The
sooner we get the word out, the sooner we can stem the flow of
requests. FINANCIAL
REPORT Brian pointed out that we are better than budget overall due to
cancellation/postponement of capital projects, with the only real
negative variance coming from golf revenue due to the inclement
weather at the beginning of the season and the late opening.
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GOLF COURSE
IMPROVEMENTS Ken Wilson asked that several improvements be made to the golf
course in areas which are looking unfinished or unkempt right now.
He also noted that golfers are in desperate need of water stations
around the course. The Board requested that Brian speak with Ernie
regarding these problems and that Emie be added to the next Board
a'genda to discuss what improvements can be made and where.
Hopefully between now and the next meeting, several of the
improvements can be administered to.
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SESSlON Hansen made a mofion to go into Execuutivve Sessian to discuss
Execu4ive Direc4or recrui4men4. Davis seconded. Passed
unanimously. Davis made a motion to go out of Execu4ive Session.
VVilson seconded. Passed unanimously.
~ AD,SOURNNIENT Hansen made a mofion to adjourn 4he meeting . Molloy seconded.
Passed unanimousty. The meefing was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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SPECIAL MEETING/1NORK SESSION
VAIL PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
d/b/a VAiL RECREATION DISTRICT
August 24, 1995
Vail Recreation District Conference Room
Called to Order 9:07 a.m.
MEMBERS
PRESENT Gail Molloy, Kir{c Hansen, Hermann Staufer, Ross Davis, Ken Wiison
MEMBERS
ABSENT None
OTHERS
PRESENT Brian Jones, Piet Pieters, Ann Foster
ANNOUNCEMENT
OF NEW EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR Staufer announced that the V.R.D. received approximately 150
applications for this position. One person continued to rise to the top
- Piet Pieters. Davis made a motion to hire Pieters as Executive
s Director. Molloy seconded. Passed unanimously.
JULY FINANCIAL
REPORT Brian Jones reported that Golf Operations are still down about
$120;000 because of a delayed opening date this season. Golf
Maintenance has a favorable variance, on the other hand and there
_ was a cash infusion of $310,000 from VA so the numbers look good
temporarily. $50,000 will be left over from the clay cou.rts conversion
and several capital projects have been postponed so there is a
healthy favorable variance of $360,000. _
Wilson suggested that Heber get information on other hockey camps
and skating schools to see if their numbers are also lower this year than last and present this information to the Board. GOLF COURSE
IMPROVEMENT
. UPDATE AND #7 .
SAFETY ISSUE The cartpath on #2 has a trench. It should absorb the water
currently collecting on the cartpath and on other areas on #2.
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WiIson sugges4ed replacing the sfeps going up fo #3 in 1996. Emie
said he would cap the stair treads. Emie also plans to pu4 a ramp
be4vveen the 4vvo shorY 4ees on #3. He will be doing some work on #8
and some paving which will cut into the favorable variance reported
at the beginning of 4his meeting.
In back of #7 behind the boulder wall, Bender plans 4o plan4 a rock
garden and some shrubs. Right now people walk up the boulder
wall. ,
S4aufer suggested wri4ing a letfer 4o the owner ofi the deteriorated
wall on the #7 tee asking if he would be willing 4o share the cost
of putfing in Versa-lok blocks. Ron Byme manages the house.
Davis offered fo talk fo the ovvner before a letter is sent.
VViIson suggested fihat caps4one be installed at #7 to prevent anyone
from falling backvvards. Staufer suggested that flower boxes be put
on the little wall to bring attention to the wall so that the wall doesn'4
trip anyone. Bender agreed to add tha4 to his projects and vvill pu4 •
out green s4akes and string in the meantime.
#8's new tee box sides had to be reseeded. Once that is completed,
the fronf tee will be renovated. Bender's capital project budget is
depleted. The cartpath work will be worked on including a concrete
-curb. .
VViIson mentioned building steps to the forward 13th tee. Bender
said thaf he plans to put flagstone in after Labor Day. lt was agreed
that the #11 forward tee box needs a tumaround loop. The carts are
being driven over places they shouldn't be.
Davis would like to see another 20 4rees planted. Staufer suggested
that the Board walk the course during the next Thursday moming
_ meefing.
Bender reported that tee cups and divot repair units are at all the par
3s.
The Board thanked Jim Sanders and Emie Bender for their hard
work and noted fhat the greens look nice.
PULIS BRIDGE Jones menfioned that the Pulis Bridge projec4 has been postponed
unfiil spring as no bids were submitted on this job.
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DR{VE This construction project wiii continue through mid-October.
NRPA
AWARD Jones announced that the 1995 Summer brochure received a
national award from the NRPA. Wilson urged the Marketing Branch
to publicize the receipt of this award with an article and a picture in
the local papers.(This will be done after we actually receive the
award in October, at which time we should have pictures of the
award avaifable).
EXECUTIVE
SESSION Hansen made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss
personnel matters. Davis seconded. Passed unanimously. Davis
made a motion to go out of Executive Session, Molloy seconded.
Passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Molloy made a rriotion to adjourn, Wilson seconded. Passed
unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
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MlNUTIES
FtEGULAR MEETING
B0,4RD OF DIRECTORS
VAlL PARK AND RECRE4TIOR1 D{STRiCT
d/b/a/ VAIL RECREATION DISTRICT
Sep4ember 13, 9995
Vaii Tovun Council Chambers
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Cailed fio Order 3:05 p.m.
iViEM6ERS
PRESENT Ross Davis, Gail Molloy, Hermann Staufer, Ken VViIson, Kirk Hansen
MEfVlBERS
ABSEiVT None
OTHERS
PRESEiVT Brian Jones, Piet Pieters, Ann Foster
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES Davis made a motion 4o approve the minu4es of the August 9, 1995
and August 24, 1995 Board meetings, Vllilson seconded. Passed
unanimously.
SALARY
RANGES Brian Jones proposed reorganizing the
receptionist/clerical/secretarial group at the Administrative Offices.
He proposed expanding the finance posifion 4o provide supporfi 40
the Executive Director and to the Business Manager vvhile -
eliminating a full-time position. Maintenance Worker I and II and
iViaintenance Supervisor I and II are combined in 4his proposal.
Davis made a mofiion fio approve 4his proposal, Wilson seconded. lfi
passed unanimously. Jones reminded the Board that this is step
~ - one in the budget process. In step 2, during the next board meeting,
merit increases vvill be proposed.
MIEiVS
GOLF CLUB Pieters presented A,spen's requesfi for a reciprocal ra4e during a
Vail/Aspen golf tournament. Our Men's C{ub plays there free of
charge and Drew Ekstrom wrote to the Board requesYing the same
or a reduced rate when fhey play here in October. $35 wifl be full
ra4e in Oc4ober. The Board agreed 4o give fhem a discoun4. They
vvifl be asked to pay $27:50 induding cart.
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FESTIVAL Hansen is on the Celtic Festival Special Events Committee.
He requested a discount for the Festival on their use of Dobson ice
Arena. Jim Heber stated that the hard cost of the two-day event
is $2,500. Staufer recommended that the Festival guarantee
the VRD $4,000 for two nights plus a percentage of the gross gate
ticket sales up to a total of $6,300 (normal charge for 2 days), with a
contingency that by September 18,a11 the required documents
including the deposit, are in the possession of the Arena Manager.
Davis, Wilson and Heber agreed that this would be a good way to
handle the request. Wlson noted that if the Festival promoters go to
' the Town ofi Vail with a request for free use of Dobson, someone
representing VRD should be there to remind the TOV that the Celtic
Festival already received $10,000 promised to the VRD for the
Memorial Day Kayak races. .
OTHER
BUSINESS Soccer- Ortiz recounted the history of the Bandoni camp relocation
saying that approximate{y 20 who would have come to the VRD
Soccer Camp went to that camp instead. Ortiz reserved VRD fields
for Bandoni who canceled the reservation. Bandoni has told the .
Vail Mountain Schooi that his camp was relocated because the VRD
wouldn't accommodate him. Staufer requested that a letter be
. written to Abuisi, Headmaster of the Vail Mountain School setting this
matter straight. Hansen suggested that in the letter, Staufer reiterate
that the VRD does a great deal to support youth soccer.
TPnnis Court Fees - Jones reported to the Board, as a follow up,
that the.se fees would be presented at the next Board meeting and
let the Board know that Ortiz and Sanders had just returned from a
Welch Tennis Court Maintenance Program. During his time in
Florida, Ortiz learned that clay courts in Florida are $16 -$20 per 1
1/2 hrs. in high end resorts. Municipalities that he researched
charge $4.50 per person for clay. _
- Tentative Assesssd Evaluations - Total value increased by 29%
more than offsetting the reduction in the cesidential factor, so the mill
levy will go down. Therefore the potential problem of a decrease in
property tax collections is no longer a problem.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION Wilson made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss
contract negotiation. Molloy seconded. It passed unanimously.
Hansen made a motion to go out of Executive Session, Davis
seconded. It passed unanimously.
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Passed unanimously. The meeting was adjoumed at 4:45 p.m.
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETINGNVORK SESSION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VAIL PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
d/b/a VAIL RECREATION DISTRICT
September 28, 1995
Vail Recreation District Conference Room
Called to Order at 8:00 a.m. MEMBERS
PRESENT Gail Molloy, Ross Davis, Hermann Sfaufer, Ken Wilson, Kirk
Hansen
MEMBERS
ABSENT None OTHERS
PRESENT Brian Jones, Piet Pieters, Ann Foster
CAPITAL
PROJECTS Jones reviewed the Capital Project list. There was discussion
. about updating the Youth Services facility. Molloy suggested
computer games to attract the youth. Staufer remind.ed all
that a taxpayer-funded activity should not compete with
private enterprise. Hansen offered to help Henzler research
computers for games. .
A discussion about tennis courts and fixing up the hard courts
ensued. Gold Peak resurfacing was bumped further down the
. list. Pieters suggested that Bill Wright might use some of
the other 55 courts in the Vail Valley in a contractual
agreement. Staff will pursue this possibility.
Davis suggested that the trees above the upper Booth Creek
court be removed so that the VRD does not have to start from
scratch to rebuild the tennis court there. Staufer agreed.
Wilson suggested that the TOV be consulted on this idea.
The Board is waiting for final numbers for a nearly new
scissors lift for pobson Ice Arena and revised numbers on the
Golf Maintenance building.
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a Merif Increases Jones and Pieters revievued stafPs proposal. Staff
. recommends higher bonuses and lower salary increases.
This approach is less expensive in the long run and results in
less re4irement pay. 1Nilson and Staufer discussed the pros
and cons of having weather (and therefore less golf revenue)
affect the rating and bonus of an employee or the number of
employees who receive pay for good performance. Pieters
stated 4hat fihe cutbacks in the capital project list reflect tFie
adjustment made to accommodate 4he lower golf course
revenue.
Davis suggested that the schedule be adopted. Staufer suggested thafi Jones and Pieters remain flexible and work
with fhe numbers as we proceed with fees, charges, and
capi4al projects.
Fees and Charges Youth Senrices: Few changes were presented by Henzler.
Camp prices are fihe same due 4o the nevu Lionshead focafion
fewer facilities, and the probable inability 4o run Pre-Camp.
Henzler geels that YS is charging as much as fhe market vvill
bear. Davis suggested that the discounted and increased
rates should apply proportionately to VRD taxpayers and non-
- taxpayers alike. Henzler agreed to make tha4 consistent.
Nature Center: Tom Gaylord stated that the fees and charges
have changed very little from 1995's. The camp has gone
from 5-day to 4-day and fihe weekly schedule has changed.
He reported that he and Robin Henzler have discussed their
respective youth programs and have designed programs fo
compfement rather than compete with each other. School
programs have increased and are very popular.
- - - Gaylord discussed expanding several pcograms and creating
new programs. Rather than increasing fees, his goal is to
increase parkicipation. Staufer suggested that the Nature
Center be used in winter programs. Gaylord said he'd like 40
do that w+th groups. Davis recommended a regular Seniors
Hike or Snowshoe and a regularly scheduled Ladies program,
etc. Gaylord is already involved with the Over the Hill Group
and has regular programs for them.
Dobson Ice Arena: The fees were approved in July. Heber
asked if the Boar.d feels differently abouf fihe fees. Staufer
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asked Heber for his suggestions. Heber pointed out that
Youth Hockey ice time is more expensive in other rinks in
Colorado than it is here. Hansen and Wilson asked him to
call and record other rinks' fees and said that they wouldn't be
opposed to raising fees. Davis encouraged Heber to look into
the figure skating program to see if any changes should be
made.
Rental rates for the arena for a special event is at a
maximum. With more seats we could ask $5,000 per day.
Wilson suggested that this might be a good time to revisit the
contract giving the TOV 30 days of free use of Dobson.
Wilson said he had seen for-profit groups come before the
TOV asking for free days. So far the Ski Club of Vail has 3
days, the Town of Vail has one day for their Christmas party
and Worldwide Church of God has 12 days reserved each
year. The Church of God's contract is up for renewal and
needs some fine tuning in Heber's opinion.
Sports and Tennis: Ortiz reported increasing competition
in summer youth sports camps. In adult sports, Ortiz wants to
change the fee charged for the Hillclimb to $15 which is the
fee for the other two races.
Davis said he feels that tennis rates should change. It was
decided that a$150 clay court pass with a$25 resident
discount and a$50 hard court pass would be more
appropriate. Staufer suggested eliminating the .Family Pass.
Group reratal rates were also eliminated. Youth Flag Football will not be held in 1996 as numbers were
too low.
- - - The discussion continued about renting our facilities to groups
who ruii camps vs putting on our own camps.
Golf: Pieters is concerned that some passholders are paying
$14 per round of golf and guests are paying $65. Pieters
feels that a higher pass rate is easier to administer than a.
punch card. The average passholder plays 35 rounds per
season. Punching a card only during the high season is a
choice that most agreed would work administratively. Staufer
suggested that the resident/taxpayer get an ID card and pay
the required amount when he/she checks in since every golfer
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has to check in to play anywray. The Board asked Pie4ers to
come up Nvith a preferred sysfem for 4heir review. It was
genera4ly agreed 4o raise green fees by $5, restricted residenf
pass to $600 and offer a$250 punch pass for restricted -
residents - good for 10 rounds of go1f. Fees vvill be finalized
and officially approved at a subsequent meeting.
F1iVANCiAL
VARIANCE REPORT Jones reporfied thafi generally, the VRD is doing better fhan
budgeted. VVith the pos4ponemenf of certain capital projects
the deficit in golf has been more than off-set for 1995.
1996 fViILL LEVY Jones said he assumes the Board wan4s him to go with the
Amendmen4 #1 limit. He 4old 4hem 4hat we will gef one more
final assessed evaluation. VViIson asked Pieters to study the
possibility of de-Brucing in the May election. Paifi of the study
should include fnding out how difficult it would be to de-Bruce
in this community. Jones sfiated that De-Brucing will afso
hinge upon the Enterprise elimination issue on the Nov. ballo4
NIERIT I(VCREASES Davis made a motion 4o approve the merifi increase schedule
as proposed by staff. Hansen seconded. Passed
unanimousfy.
ADJOURNMENT V1/ilson made a motion 4o adjourn the meeting, Davis
seconded. Passed unanimously.. The meeting was
adjourned at 10:55 a.m. Gail Molloy, Secretary Ann Fos4er, Exec. Admin. Assistant
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BUDGET HEARINGS/BOARD MEETING
VAIL PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
. d/b/a VAIL RECREATION DISTRICT
October 26 and 27, 1995 Vail Recreation District Conference Room
Thursday, October 26:
Called to Order at 1:00
MEMBERS Hermann Staufer, Ken Wilson, Ross Davis, Kirk Hansen
PRESENT
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ABSENCES Gail Molloy
OTHERS
PRESENT Piet Pieters, Brian Jones
z. BUDGET
HEARINGS: The Board heard from the following branches:
Youth Services
Administration/Operations
Sports/Tennis •
Dobson Ice Arena
ADJOURNMENT Davis made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Wilson
seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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RECl1lAFt NIEETING
BOARD OF DiRECTORS
!lAfL PAR6C AND RECREATIOIV DISTRlCT
' dibla VA9L RECREATIOIV DISTRICT
Novernber 8, 1995
!/ail T'own Counci{ Chambers
C~~led tO OPdeP a4 3:00 p.YYI.
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Gail Molloy, 6Cirk Hansen, Flermann Staufer, Ross Davis, fCen Vlrilson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Rlone
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PUBLlC INPIJT: E.B. Chester, who is running for Vai! Town Council, gave his viewrs
and expressed an interest, if elected, in working closely with the VRD
APF'ROVAL
OF MINl1TES: Davis ?nade a motion 4o approve the nninutes of the September 13
and 28, 1995 meetings and the October 26 and 27, 1995 meetings.
Hansen seconded. Passed unanimously. OFFICIAL
BUDGET •
REllElif AND
HEAR6NG: Piefiers summarized the proposed 9996 budget. Coileen McCarthy
of 4he public asked why user fees are up in goif and fennis. Pietees
expiained that capital improvements on the gotf course will cost
approximately $600,000, most residenfi passholders pay
approximately $13 per round, and fees have not gone up in several.
years. In response to McCarthy's quesfions, F'ieters and Jones
stated that 4he projected bottom iine for 9995 is a deficit of $174,226
because many capi4ai projecfs are being moved to 1996. She asked
fhat 4he Board consider not raising user fees.
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R4CE: Cindy Clemen4 presenfed the plan for a Nov. 28 - Dec. 2 snowmobi{e
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race. The participants-are lndy car sponsors, drivers, mechanics,
and owners. The race will be a closed course, stopwatch
competition and they need a course that is 50 - 60 feet wide. There
will be 25 - 35 participants. Arctic Cat is the sponsor. Wiison and
Pieters suggested the driving range. VA wi11 pack and groom the - course, Clement said. She afso agreed to repair any damage to the
area. Arctic Cat will manage crowd control and safety of spectators
as per Hansen's request.
VAfL JUNIOR
HOCKEY
REQUEST: The Vail Junior Hockey toumament requested auction prizes from
the VRD. Wilson made a motion to deny the request noting that the
VRD already gives Vail Junior Hockey discounted ice time, Davis
seconded based upon the VRD donation policy and the similarity of
this request to the Daisy Palmer toumament request that had to be
denied. Passed unanimously.
EAGLE
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PROGRAM: Pieters explained the two proposals made to the Vaif Va11ey
Foundation by. the VRD. One continues the use of 3 Eagle
Medallions, the other does not. Gamsey confirmed to Pieters that
the WF would donate $5,000 to Youth Services in 1996. Davis
made a motion to adopt the proposal allowing the VRD use of 3
, medallions Mofloy seconded. Passed unanimously.
PUBLIC
INPUT: McCarthy objected for the record to the use of Eagle Medallions
by VRD board members. •
ADJOUf2NMENT: Davis made a motion to adjoum, Wlson seconded. Passed
unanimously. Meeting was adjoumed at 4:05 p.m.
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TOWN OF ~AIL
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
MEDBA AD!/SSORY
April 3, 1996
Contact: Suzanne Silver4horn, 479-2115
Community.lnformation Office .
VAIL TOWN COIDNCIL H9GHLIGF@TS FOR APRIL 2
Woe9c Sessuon Brfiefs -
Councif inembers present: Armour, Foley, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, Navas
--Discussion of Contribution Requests
The Council reviewed last year's application packet for contribution requests from
outside agencies in preparation for the 1997 budget. The town has previously
considered requests in four categories: marketing, cultural services, regional
governmental issues related to Vail municipal senrices, and health and human
services. However, last year, because of 15 new requests in fihe health and human
services category, the Co,uncil backed away from this type of funding in order to fund a
stated goal of encouraging the community's economic viability. Council members
. yesterday stopped short of eliminating the health and human services category from
future consideration. Instead, the issue will be discussed again once additional
information is known regarding the possibility of a United Way presence in Eagle
County. The Council has until July to determine criteria for 1997 contribution requests.
For more information, contact Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer at 479-2113.
--Discussion of Special Events Banners
The Council reviewed the town's regulations for special events licensing and agreed
the provisions do allow latitude for producing a more "festive" environment in Vail
. \/iltage and Lionshead. Several council members had heard complaints that the town's
regulations restricted the ability to hang pennants and other materials throughout town.
However, the Council learned the only restrictions in place are those which prohibit
endorsement of a product or service. Council member Sybill Navas said she'd like to
duplicate the festive atmosphere found in Larimer Square by installing decorative
pennants through the commercial core. She said the Special Events Commission mighfi
be able to facilitate 4he effort by purchasing hardware for the pennants. Council
member Paul Johnston said he'd like to see a pilot test of banners along a portion of
Hansen Ranch Road to create a festive atmosphere and to discourage 4ruck parking in
selected areas.
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--Vail Tomorrow
The Council received an update on a proposal for a grassroots process to create a
community strategic plan. With the Town of Vail-Vail Associates Community Task
Force as the catalyst, discussions have focused on that group's desire to ask the
community (business members, residents, employees, second homeowners, etc. ) to
become involved in development of an action plan to enhance Vail's community and
economic viability. Council members reacted favorably to the concept and stressed the
importance of grassroots support and participation. tf the project proceeds, Town
Manager Bob McLaurin said money would be raised from within the community to pay
for the effort. Ludwig Kurz suggested the effort focus on the "renewal" of Vail for the
next 30 years. George Knox, a Vail businessman, cautioned the Council not to '
, overlook some short-term needs, such as reviewing the town's paid parking policies
and addressing accessibility issues along I-70 (Dowd Junction, Vail Pass), while Dick
Neal, a Vail business management consultant, suggested re-evaluating the techniques
used a few years ago during the Eagle Valley Forum discussions. Neal said the effort
did some wonderful things, but eventually fizzled. Also attending yesterday's meeting
was Avon Councilman Richard Carnes. Carnes asked for consideration of a valleywide
approach to the strategic plan rather than limit the effort to within Vail's boundaries.
Members of the Vail Community Task Force will continue its discussions on the topic at
its next meeting on April B. The Task Force, with representation from merchants, lodge
owners, restaurateurs and others, was created to implement provisions of the managed
growth agreement between the towri and Vail Associates. Community action plan .
discussions have been an outgrowth of the group's peak/ non-peak strategies. For
more information, contact Town Manager Bob McLaurin at 479-2105.
' --Information Update Public Works/Transportation Director Larry Grafel presented an overview of the
construction work at Vail Commons. He said two access points to the construction area
will be utilized off the Frontage Road. There will be no access off Chamonix Road.
The bike path along the Frontage Road will remain open during construction. However,
if the path becomes congested, Grafel said the contractor is required to use flaggers to
control traffic. Also, Grafel said a six feet tall chain link construction fence at the north
and west corner of the.property had been vandalized at the site and is undergoing
- repair. Town *Manager Bob McLaurin said more than 320 applications for the Vail
Commons housing lottery had been picked up. It was also noted the Pulis/golf course
bridge had been closed on Tuesday for Public Service Co. preliminary utilities work in
preparation for the bridge widening project which will begin April 8.
The Council work sessions on April 23 and 30th were canceled.
--Council Reports
Sybill Navas received support from the remainder of the Council to work with the Vail
Valley Exchange in endorsing a sister relationship between Eagle County and Mt.
Buller, Australia to facilitate the processing of visas until the relationship is finalized.
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Navas also at4ended a meeting of the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments and
previewed a regional water management plan wrhich will be presented to the Council at
its April 9 work session.
Paul Johnston said he had visited with a prospective buyer for the Berry Creek Fifth
Filing property in Edwards. He said the Eagle County Recreation Board may receive
an offer to purchase the property from this individual.
The 254h annual Great IRace in Lionshead will be held April 17.
Bob Armour said he and Ludwig Kurz attended the annual construction kick-off event.
Armour and Kurz also represented the town at a dinner with an Austrian delegation,
sponsored by Vail Associafies. -
fn attending the annual construction kick-off, Ludwig Kurz said several contrac4ors told
him the town must live by the same rules as what's imposed on the contractors. . .
--Other
Sybill Navas suggested the town review the aesthetics of the railing at the Bald
Mountain Road underpass.
Evening Sessaoav Braefs
Council members present: Armour, Foley, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
--Citizen Participation Rod Goebel, owner of Colorado Carriage Company, addressed the Council 4o express
his concerns about the town's decision to reduce the number of contracts from two to
one for carriage services in Vail Uillage and Lionshead. Responses to the town's
request for proposals are due Ntay 1. Goebel said he intended to submit a proposal 40
continue his services in !/ail, although he disagreed writh the town's decision to provide
an exclusive contract for a single carriage operator. Tovvn Manager Bob McLaurin has
indicated the single confiract is needed due to numerous problems and administration
and management of the two contracts.
Niichael Jewett stood behind the podium and addressed his fellow Council members in
delivering a message from the Common Sense for the Commons Committee, Effective
ii/londay (4-1), Jewett said he accepted the rote of managing the Common Sense for the
Commons Committee. He said the group would continue to solicit funds for a law suifi
to challenge the legality of the Vail Commons development and bring it to a halt.
--Consent Agenda
The Council voted 5-0 on the consent agenda to approve: minutes for the meetings of
March 5 and 19, plus second reading of an ordinance which would set March 31 as the
annual date to appoint Planning and Environmental (PEC), Design Review Board
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(DRB) and Art in Public Places (AIPP) board members, and to increase membership,of
this latter board from eight to 11.
--Take Our Daughters to Work Day
Next, a mayor's proclamation was read in recognition of the fourth annual Take Our
Daughters to Work Day on April 26.
--Certificates of Appreciation
The Council recognized outgoing members of various boards and commissions for their
contributions to the town. Those recognized included: Jen Wright of the Housing
Authority; Nancy Rondeau, Art in Public Places; Jeff Bowen, Dalton Williams and Bob
. Armour, Planning & Environmental Commission; and Hans Woldrich and Bob Borne,
Design Review Board.
--Plumbing and Electric Codes
The Council voted 5-0 to approve on first reading an ordinance to update the town's
plumbing and electric codes to comply with state standards.
--Rezoning of Vail Associates Property in Lionshead
The Council voted 5-0 to approve on first reading an ordinance to rezone a portion of
land owned by Vail Associates from Natural Area Preservation District to Agriculture.
Open Space. The land had inadvertently been listed as town-owned land when it and
66 other open space properties were rezoned last fall. However, due to a notification
'error, town staff has asked the Council to return the parcel to its original zoning ` classification. Final approval of the rezoning will allow Vail Associates to continue with
plans to place a tower to support a new gondola on the parcel. The ordinance comes
up for second reading on April 16. For additional details, contact Russell Forrest in the
Community Development Department at 479-2146.
--Sign Code and Design Review Modifications '
The Council voted 5-0 to approve second reading of an ordinance amending both the
Sign Code and Design Review guidelines to help expedite the development review
process for items of minimal complexity. For example, the changes allow for staff
approval of rriinor commercial facade changes rather than taking the request to the
Design Review Board (DRB) for consideration. Also, town staff will assume review and
approval authority over all requests for new signs, using the same criteria now used by
the DRB. The changes have no impact on DRB's authority to call up a staff decision.
For more information, contact Randy Stouder in the Community Development
Department at 479-2150.
--Cornice Building Employee Housing Unit
At the request of the applicant, second reading of the ordinance was tabled to the May
7 meeting.
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In his 4own manager's report, Bob NicLaurin received authorization from the Town
Council to negotiate with a contractor for construction of "phase two" of the Dowd
Junction bike path. As recommended, phase two will involve construction of a 14 foot
vvide platform through the section to provide the foundation for the bike path itself.
iVlcLaurin said the platform will make the final project (asphalt, drainage improvements,
landscaping, signs, etc.) easier to build and will remove many of the unknowns and rislc
from the final bid. Once the platform is installed, McLaurin said, fhe final phase would
be bid, vvith the project possibly finished by fall. Funding commitments for the project
include: $303,000 from CDOT federal enhancement funds; $19,000 federal land and
wa4er conservation funds; $70,000 state GOCO funds; $100,000 Eagle County general
fiund; and $1,000 donation from Eagle County Cycling Coalition. NlcLaurin said the
town's funding to this point has been $250,00. Another $250,000 has been allocated in
the 1996 Real Estate Transfer Tax budget. Any shortfalls, he said, will hopefully come
from the Eagle County Transportation Authority bike path fiunds.
Also, McLaurin said the Colorado Departmenfi of Transporta4ion will soon begin
construction of a new chain-up area on I-70 eastbound adjacent to the Vail Golf
Course. He said the Vail Recreation District has no objections to the site. Also, the
Colorado Department of Health has indicated the site would not pose a health problem
fior East Vail residents, he said. Construction will begin this spring. The improvemenfis
would widen the shoulder to approximately 11 feet wide for one-half mile. While
McLaurin admitted the solution won't please everyone, he said there isn't much choice
-if we want 4he truckers to chain-up. McLaurin said the trucks need to be as close to 4he
foot of the pass as possible, so,as not to damage the interstate or their chains. The
golf course area is the most suitable location, he said, because it is farthest away from
homes in the neighborhood. The golf course site will be one of three chain-up areas,
he said. Another will be in the narrows at mile marker 184 and another will be located
far4her up the pass eastbound. For more information, contact McLaurin at 479-2105.
UPCOMING DSSCUSSBON T0P9CS
- - ;4pril 9 Work Session -
PEC/DRB Revievv
208 VVater Plan
Amplified Sound Discussion
Amendment to the Cornice Building Employee Housing Requirements
April 16
Pay in Lieu Parking Discussion
April 16 Evening Meeting
Discussion of proposed CDOT I-70 Chain Station
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Second Reading, Ordinance Plumbing & Electric Code
Second Reading, Ordinance Rezoning Amendment
April 23 Work Session
Meeting is Canceled .
April 30 Work Session
Meeting is Canceled
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Conservation Boaed
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MITIGATION IS CONTjNUING URREIVT ISSUE
IN COLORADO IIV IIVIPLEMEIVTIIVG
FLO D HAZARD
At its January 1996 meeting, the conveyance, sediment deposit, MITIGATIOIV
Colorado Water Conservation Board vegetative management, reservoir
approved requests from staff to include operations, and riparian removal and pver the past five years, the CWCB has
funding for flood hazard n-dtigation plantings. recognized several recurrent issues
activities in next year's Construction regarding the implementation of flood
Fund Appmpriation's Bill (beginning These activities aze the first major flood hazard mitigation activities.
July 1,1996). hazard n-dtigation endeavors which
will (when approved) receive First, a community usually has to
= Those activities include the significant state contributions ($50,000 . experience flooding problems before
development of 1) the South Platte and $150,000, respectively). They are n-dtigation activities aze undertaken.
River Multi-0bjective Management in agreement with DNR Executive Though it would be nice to uutiate
(MOM) Study, and 2) the Arkansas Director Jim Lochhead's commitment , these activiHes absent catastrophic
River Channel Restoration Study. Both to supporting multi-objective events, it usually just doesn't happen.
studies are flood hazard mitigation management of Colorado's river
planning efforts which will be financed corridors. Ilirector Lochhead's office is Second, initial coordination meetings
jointly by local, state and federal currently involved in a MOM effort on followed by planning meetings are
government. These activities evolved the Yampa River in northwest essential to 1) defining the problem,
following the 1995 flood events on both Colorado. and 2) formulating actions to mitigate
rivers. flood pmblems. Ultimately, this
In addirion to the aforementioned agreement by local elected .
- - The South Platte MO1VI`Study will study efforts, the CWCB is assisting the offiaals that their staffs be involved in .
develop n-dtigation strategies which, following communities with current niitigation activities.
when implemented, will reduce fuhue flood hazard n-dtigation activities:
flood damages along the South Platte Georgetown, Frisco, Basalt and Aspen. Thud, once coordination and planning
River from the Weld/Adams County Following the 1996 spring flood season, efforts are completed, one or two local
line to the Colorado/Nebraska the CWCB expects increased staff persons have to step forwazd and
stateline. involvement with communities on be willing to see the mitigation
mitigation projects and multi-objective activities through to completion.
The Arkansas River Channel management ventures. The CWCB's
Restoration Study will investigate and DNR's efforts are designed to be in At the FEMA Region VIII Mitigation
problems related to recent flooding and harmony with the provisions and Workshop on March 12-14,1996,
identify and evaluate potential guidance set forth in the 1994 NFIP CWCB staff will further discuss its
solutions to address channel Reform Act. experience with these issues.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
-any of the Flood Stage development requirements. determination companies ' I .
„ readers are local The basis for determining provide flood hazard 1
t floodplain administrators. substantial damage is the ratio of the information to lenders. (
_In providing assistance to cost of repairing the structure to its These third parties v
local governments, CWCB staff are before damaged condiHon to the may complete the
asked a myriad of questions about the market value of the structure prior to form for the lender or
administration of the National Flood the damage. The responsibility for the lender may use the 1
Insurance Program. In this issue, we making the determination whether a information provided by
attempt to answer and/or clarify some structure is substantially damaged. the third party to
of the often-asked question/topics/ rests ultimately with the permit offiaal complete the form. The ~
issues as follows: to assure that market value estimates accuracy of third party information
and repair costs are reasonably must be guaranteed by the third party.
accurate. The FEMA publication, Use of the form will help insure
SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE Answers to Ouestion About that required flood insurance is
Many buildings may incur Substantially Damaged Buildings, purchased and will standardize the
considerable damage during a major FEMA-213/May 1991, provides collection of information required by
flood event and their owners are valuable information on how to law, while replacing a number of
anxious to get them repaired. Be sure determine market values and what are previously used forms. It is expected
to checlc whether the structure is in a acceptable estimates of cost of repair. that completion of the form, along with
special flooci hazard area Single copies may be obtained free other recent requirements for lenders
~ before issuin hom: Federal Emergency will result in more flood insurance
- , a building g Management Agency, Region VIII, being purchased and maintained.
pernut The Telephone (303) 235-4830.
Ea Eg IIIHI National Flood
Insurance COLLECTING AS-BUILT
Program FLOOD HAZARD LOWEST FLOOR ELEVATIONS
„ ~M Eg Eg regulations DETERMINATION FORMS Community officials need to
define Beginning January 2,1996, ensure they aze collecting the As-built
"substantial lenders, such as banks, savings and Certified Lowest Floor Elevations on
` L L JJ damage" as loans, and credit unions, must those structures built within Special
being "damage complete a new form when providing Flood Hazard Areas. Proposed
, of any origin a mortgage on any improved real elevations aze not acceptable under
L-`- sustained by a estate or rnobile home. The NFIP regulations. Even
structure whereby the Standard Flood proposed elevations, where
cost of restoring the structure to its Hazard the developer's engineer
before damaged condition would Determination certifies that the structure will
equal or exceed 50 percent of the Form is used for ~ be built to the proposed
market value of the structure before determining elevation is not suffiaent.
- the damage occurred." All- structures whether the These as-built elevations are .
that are substantially damaged are structure is located important because flood insurance
regarded as substantial improvements within a special premiums for structiues built after the
when it comes to their repair, flood hazard area, if date of the communit}'s first FIRM aze
regardless of the cost of the actual flood insurance is determined by comparing the
repair work performed. In other required and if federal flood insurance structure's lowest floor elevation with
words, if the cost necessary to fully is available. The lender is ultimately the base flood elevation for the area.
repair the structure to its before responsible for the deternunation of
damaged condition is equal to or whether a building or mobile home is
greater :han 50 percent of the in the special flood hazard area and PRELIMINARY VERSUS
structure's market value before whether flood insurance is required. EFFECTIVE FLOOD
damages, then the structure must be However, a third party may be used to INSURANCE RATE MAPS
elevated (or floodproofed if allowable) acquire the information. In many Loca] officials must understand
to or above the level of the base (100- areas, community officials, surveyors, the difference between the Preliminary
year) flood and meet other floodplain appraisers, realtors and map and the Effective FIRM concerning
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` flood insurance. For floodplain MIDWEST LEVEE IZEVIEW FINALIZED
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, management purposes the Preliminary
FIRM often constitutes the best The 1995 flooding along the about 1 million acres, averting $7.4
available information. Therefore for South Platte River did have one thing billion in damage. The overtoppings
structures being built in SFHAs, in common with the 1993 Midwest and failure of the 36 other levees
community officiaLs can use the floods - levees. Many agricultural accounted for about $450 million in
Preliminary FIRM to decide whether a levees in Colorado's rural counties damage.
structure must be elevated and if so, to were destroyed or received significant Computer simulations of the 1993
what elevation. Officials, however, damage. flood estimated that the nearby Corps
must keep in mind that the insurance After the disastrous 1993 floods levees increased the flood crest at St.
premiums for that structure will be in the Midwest, Congress asked the Louis by up to 2.7 feet and by up to 7.3
determined using the Effective FIRM U.S. General Accounting Office to feet at other locations. The Corps
only. Until the Preliminary is conduct a review of the federal levees emphasized to GAO that the net effect
published as Effective, it holds no involved in the flood to deternline the of the levees, reservoirs, and navigation
bearing on either the need to extent to which they increased flaod structures in the upper Mississippi
purchase, or the cost of, flood heights, prevented flooding, and River basin is to mduce flood levels and
insurance. reduced or contributed to the damage. damage. The GAO found no
The GAO found that, in general, consensus among researchers,
. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers levees however, on the long-term effects of the
REFERE~~~ ~~~ELS FOR AO performed well. Of the 1$1 levees for structures on flood levels.
FLOOD gONES which data were available,145 o The CWCB is curnendy
Another flood zone which can performed up to their design capaaty working with landowners and local
give community officials trouble is the and prevented flooding, 32 met their officiaLs in five munties to finalize the
AO Flood Zone. AO Zones are those design capacity until they were South Platte River Multi-0bjective
areas of shallow sheet-flow flooding overtopped, and 4 allowed the entrance Management Plan. Levee degradation
with depths of 1, 2, or 3 feet. of water before overtopping. Many and restoration will be a part of this
Community officials are required levees withstood flows that exceeded plan.
to use the highest existing grade, their design capaaty, and the levees o Single mpies of Midwest Flood:
(before any grading is performed), were able to withstand saturation far Information on the Perforrnance, Erfects,
adjacent to the perimeter of the longer than the 1 to 2 weeks and Control of Levees, GAO/RCED-95,
proposed structure as the reference contemplated in their design. are available from U.S. General
level. The depth number of the AO According to the Corps,157 of the 193 Accounting Office, P.O. Box 6015,
Zone, (either 1, 2, or 3 feet) is then Corps levees in the areas affected by Gaithersburg, MD 20884-6015, (202)
added to the reference level to the 1993 flood prevented flooding of 512-6000; fax (303) 258-4066.
deternune the BFE level.
Many officials incorrectly use the
elevation of the top of the street curb in
front of the site-of-construction as the
reference level. This has resulted in a
number of construction violations 6;
among NFII' participating February 15,1996: CASFM Flood May 13-14,1996: CWCB Regular
communities and expensive flood Committee Meeting. At Urban Meeting in location to be announced.
insurance for homeowners. Dra'vnage and Flood Coritrol District. Contact Vickie Ta at 303-866-3441. - Contact Brian Hyde at 303-866-3441. June 10-14: Coast To Coast; 20 Years of
1VTarch 13-14,1996: CWCB Regular Pmgress, San Diego, CA. Twentieth
Meeting in Denver. Contact V'ickie Ta at Annual Conference of the Association
Coloeado UVatee 303-866-3441. of State Floodplain Managers. Contact
Conservcrtion Board 608-274-0123.
1313 Sherman Rm. 721 March 18-22,1996: Managing
Denver, Co 80203
(303) 866-3441 FloodPlain DeveloPment. EmergencY SePtember 18-20: Colorado Association
Management Institute at Emmitsbuig, of Stormwater and Floodplain
Mark D.1vTatulik, Editor MD. Contact EMI at 800-238-3558. Managers 1996 Conference,'"Thinking
This NFTP Community Assistance Outside The Box...Expand Your
Product was supported by the Federal May 6-10,1996: Retrofitting Floodprone Horizons", Cascade Hotel, Vail, CO.
Emergency Management Agency Residential Buildings. Emergency Contact Brian Hyde at 303-866-3441.
(FEMA). The contents do not Management Institute at Emmitsburg,
necessarily reflect the views of the MD. Contact EMI at 804-238-3558.
grantor agency.
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oing business in Aspen has bcen a struggle ever
smce entrepreneur H.P. Cowenhoven and his
.young,.clerk,~Dav"tdaR,C.~Browii,fheadeA:to;a:
new'inining camp on the Roaring Fork Rivcr
back in 1880 wi[h two wagonloads of goods and dollar
: signs in their eyes. '
Their'mute over Taylor Pass from Bucna Vista was so
steep; they had to disassemble the wagons for the desccnt,
,.,lowering,the whole works dowq the mountainside with
'-"'ropesand'vrinches, sometimes ailvancmg'onlya few hun-
dred yards a day.
'llicy arrived in camp on kdy 21, 1880. Thc next morn-
Cowenhovcii hought a corncr lot for $75 and built tlic
lirst gencral store in Aspcn. FI.P. Co~~~enhoven ~F Ca nius-
pered, .md four ye:uti I.ucr its tax asscssmcnt jumped irom
$5,000 to $20,000.
On Sunclay, lhe Utc City Banquc Rctit.unant anJ I3ar will
close its doors in the H.P. Cvwcnlwvcn building at Uic cor-
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an untenable ttuc hike for driving tliem out.
Mert:hants have bcen crying foul over stratosrheric lax
hikes in Aspen for mos thwi a century. But taiay, with a
rumor mill that churns oul new reports of store closings
almost daily arid multiple going-out-of-business sales
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E] continued from page 1-.4 ference and thaCs a damn shame;' said Biq pair of glasses in designer
to confirm the scuttlebutt, Aspen's retail McDonough, owner of McDonough's. frames than a shop he soout
establishment may be under siege as never The first shock waves have already cap- ed out in Hutchinson, Kan.
before. sized the Ute City Banque "I find I can't pass on a lot
The battle lines are and the Barney Wyckoff of my costs to my consumers
drawn in red ink; the Gallery. The Ute is clos- because of that perception,"
ene.my has many faces ing afrer 24 years in busi- he said.
and the victims, accord- " f rr' ness. Wyckoff says he'li McDonough, too, said his
ing to reports from the continue to work as an art store follows the national
trenches, will be the • • - . - ~.,,ti „ dea ler, bu t forego t he cos t sugges te d re t ai] pnces for s l u
independent shop own- of operating a full-time apparel. His 80 percent prop
ers who have lon made
g i~gallery. erty-tax hike won't be
Aspen something spe- The retail community recouped with a price hike.
cial, fimky and different. is bracin for the slew of The towists would s ot it ~ ~
T he mom-an d- o g P
P P closings that many are immediately if.the same jack-
stores, the unique bou- ~ predicting is still to come. et at McDoaough's is cheap-
tiques and the dreams of old-timers who And plenty of business ovmers are holding er back home, he said.
eame to this community to bwld a business their breath, wondering how long they can "As a result, we don't get `
in the best spot on earth are crumbling, claim stave off what they fear is inevitable, to mark up the increased .
the pessimists. In thcir place will rise the next "I love my store, I want to keep it," said costs. It comes out of my ~s
Mall of America, minus the roof. Jane Click, longtime owner of Geraniums 'n
pocket," McDonougJi said.
But is the face of Aspen's commercial Sunshine. "Whether or not I'll be able to stay Nor will diners find the 77
core really changing or just undergoing its in business up here is highly questionable." $450=per-month rent hike
fatest makeover? Is staying in business here There's no way, merchants say, they can Rowland Krupp is paying for
harder than evei or merely as difficult as it pass on the hind of increases they are facing, his 0'Leary's Pizza Pub
has a lways. been? And i f the cunent - tacked on to a cheese and
business climate proves too harsh for pepperoni pie.
,
survival of ali but the financially "I can't sell $9.95 ham-
fittest or sawiest, whds to blame? "0 god(D my stope9 t(o burgers and $5 beer
The answers outnumber the ques- nobody can. There'd be
tions, but merchants agree on one keep Bto Whe$hep ov not 0988 b(S nobody to serve them to,' r point: Things may be tough all over Kr-uPp said,
for the small-business owner, but able to s$ay Dn bus0ness up "How much can you
thcy're just a little tougher in Aspen. , charge for a donut and a cup ~ In a resort with sk -hi roe
Y~ P Pq 1~elre is hugh0y qa~estaonabBee" of coffee?,> agreed Bill D;rLs-
costs, pricey laboy iffy au travel, off• moor, who owns the Main
season economic nosedives and an - Jqne CIiCk, Geraniums 'n SunshiRe Sheet Bakery and Cafe with Randy Seot4, owner of The ArQ of Optiks, says the
inherent de endenc on the whims off-season in Aspen can be brutal, or fatal, for the
of natwe and the niur~ber of dis s- his wife, Jane. Property taYes business owner nrho hasn't prepared for the lull.
P~ for the cafe jumped 4(~ per- Devon fifieyers photo.
able doilars in the faarisc pocket, cent, Dinsmoor said. '
there are enough variables to over- "I think everybody is feeling, `Ykes, we "Every time you turn around, there's
whelm even the shrewdest buuiness ' don't have a lot of room to go up, price- something that cuts into your pro6ts," Krapp
,owner. in taxes.and rents, to the consumer. That wise,"' he said, ageed. "The laxes are just the latest thing.
This year's property-tax increase in the- leaves the business owners ihemselves But, reasoned Dinsmoor, if it's not one Aspen might be glorious for people to come .
commercial core, which doubled or tripled -absorbing the impact. thing,,it would be another. here to ski, but it is not glorious for the pea
the cost of occupying tetail spaces for many °In Aspen, there's this predisposed idea "I can't remember a year when I didn't ple doing business here. I an only take so
merchants, is only the latest nail in the coffin that everything is overpriced," said Randy have some expense that took the wind out of many hits and then I'm out of business."
for some. For others, iPs the last nail. Scott, owner of The Art of Optiks. In reality, what appeared would be a little more prof- L.ongtime business owners pine for °iie .
"For some pcople, it's going to be the dif- Scott says he charges less for a pmscription itability," he said. good old days" - when tents were lowet
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and pro5t margins larger - but they may be Aveda, a franchised oudet of the Minneapolis-`
look-ing back through rose-colored glasses ~ r'~`s 4 based manufacturer of beauty-care products
Or, it could be that hard times of old just ,
don't look so bad, compared to the hard opened where Unioorn Books once did 6usi-
times oF late. ness on the Cooper Avenue Mall. .
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Aspen now boasts The Gap, Banana
Ernie Fyrwald,' co-owner of Aspen
a a a 1.vV1°
Republic° Eddie Bauer, the Sharper Image f`
Sports, rememUers opening SportStalker here
in 1980 as a co-owner of t}tat business, w and a host of smaller chain oudets,
"We were shocked at the rent and the cost DeGouveia said he underestimated their
significance. w-, 3
of doingbusiness here," he recalled. "It was a
p~
"When tha first chain etores came to
~ude awakening, but we did it."
4 town, I thought `why would people come to
The more thin chan~ethe more they
gs Aspen to go to T'he Gap?, „ he said.
stay the same. It's still expensive to do busi But they do in droves, according to
ness in Aspen, relailers agree, and the recent DeGouveia. And it's not ]'ust local residents
ax bills ue only the la(est ehallenge. ]ooking for an affordable pair of jeans, he
High property cosfs mean it costs more to said. The tourists are sho in at the chain 'ive here and that translates mto higher labor PP g -osts - 2 or 3 percent above the naCiona] stores, too. ~
The chain stores, according to the oft-
Average for a retail payroll, Fyrwald said. ' ~
~ , ~ ~w re eated complaints of local merchants can
< ` If'S~C1IId Of 3 VICIOllS CyClB - OllT P ~ tY '
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' afford to pay exorbitant renis without regard
mployee costs are high because rent is tugh
ro profit margins. They are "trophy sto[es," -or them,,> he said.
z say the disgruntled =solelY here to have a
McDonough rents an apartment to house
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presence in Aspen, not to make money: ~
~ome of his employees. Lodge owner Charlie Chain store officials have shied awa from '
'atersonboughtemp]oyeehousingyearsago Kr Y x .
or some of his staff at The Boomeran . w discussing such charges in the past, and ;
g Emle Fyrvvald co-owner of Aspen Sports, is approached regulady by national chain attempts to reach a spokesperson at Gap Inc.:. `
Some retailers purchase bus passes for stores irtterested in his space on the Cooper Avenue Niall, 6ut says he doesn't want headquarters for comment on this theory
mployees who travel to and from their qo seII out. Travis Caperton photo. were unsuccessful.
ownva(ley homes. For others, ski passes are "IPs tough to compete against people who ;Y
necessary part of the employment package "To have a?5 percent decrease in sales - off-season has already arrived. He has expe- don't care if they make money," admitted
~ attract help, that's a huge hit," said Borkowski. Junior rienced the slowest March in a decade, he lohn Hamwi, owner of Little Annie's Eating j.#>;~'
Business owners also shell out bucks to Mountain Sports, a children's ski-apparel said. House. "The bottom line isn't theu reason ta
:eep up with the iroage Aspen has estab- store, is now going out of business. In the past five years, DeGouveia saic, he be here "
shed for itself, said Paterson, citing remod- Borkowski hopes to open Elite Ski and has seen sales tumble to the point that his Since commercial property assessments
iing work al a local jewelry store that he gport, featunng apparel for adults and chil- shop no longer makes a profit. are based on rental proceeds, the chains ate
dys is worthy of a Fifth Avenue shoP in
dren, next fall. "Pm concerned about what's happening getting plenty of blame fot the recent proper-
+ew York City.
Then there's the snow factor. For a ski in this town,° he said. "I don't Imow if I can ty-tax hike - along with the landlords who
°The expectations of the people who shop, the window of opportunity is about stay in business here." A growth in the num- rent to them.
)me here now are very high- Aspen has a four months of high-volume sales, Fyrwald ber of stores in town has meant dividing the The typical wmmerciaf ]ease in Aspen,
ellar reputation," he said. "To meet that
said where retailers serving bo(h summer total retail pie into ever-shrinking Pieces he the so-cafled "triple-neP" lease, passes
;pectaaon, we.all have to work hardec It's and wineer cuswmers here can count on eight noted, but he levels the finger of blame mosf- tluough virtually all costs to the tenant
,ry expensive to do business here." months or so.
ly at a pau of popular targefs - chain s(ores property taxes; utilities and maintenance,
T-'he local economy is also dependent on 'ne off-season, said Scott, can be brutal. and landlords. aloog with the ever-rising rent itself, accord-,
-tting the tourist here. Mark $orkowsld said '°you have (o be shrewd fo survive. That's When DeGouveia opened his store almost ing to merchants. ~
siness at Junior Mounlain Spotts dmpped one «on a lot of buSinesses don'l survive. 19 years ago, there were no national chainout- It's a double whammy - paying astm-, -
F 2,5 percent after Continental pulled its ser- 'ney don't realize how bad the off-season lets in Aspen. What started as a trickling in of nomical rents that then result in astronomical:
ce out of Aspen hvo years ago, ]eaving ~ be » national franchises became a flood of chains ~x bills - that boggles the mind, said Cliclc,
uted Express' high-pnced monopoly as a For Steve DeGouveia, owner of Foot- eager to occupy the spaces of local merchants `°fhece's something.wrong with that.pic=.,.
veler's only choice..
loose and Fancy Things, it's as though the who, could no longer cut it. Just this week, E3 contlnued oo foflowing page ~ i. _
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ture = iPs ludicrous," she said. Propcrty taxes are just one more
, There's nathing ludicrous about blow, according to Adams, who, 415 EAST HYMAN AVENUE • ASPEN, COLORADO 8161
the arrangement for landlords. blames KFC's demise in Aspen on (970)925-5600 • FAX (970) 925-6767
L,ongtime loca[ mmmcrcial proper- its sitc restrictions. The limited .
. ty owners havc secn rcntal pro- parking at the restaurant, coupled
' ceeds rise dramatically, while the with the city's paid parking, com- ~•~~`,p~
costs of owning the pzoperty are , bined ro do the KFC in, she said.
passed on to the tenant. "People aren't going to pay to . ` PITKIN ROW
• The arrangcment is "bctter than park so they can come in and buy a TOWNHOIVIE
• printing money," suggested one $4 ot $5 meal," Adams said.
. local official. The shame, she said, is in the. ~ft,,,, , Located thrce blocks
"When does fair profit turn inro closing of an affordable - and the corner of Spring d
' excessive greed?" DeGouveia said. therefore popular - spot for the bedroom,thrce and-o
"If you want to point the finger, I local workforce to dine. home is bcing offercd
think the biggcst finger has to be Thc chains, whether restaurants furnished.$2,250,000
, pointed at the landlords." or stores, do bring a welrnme ele- Call Charlie Weaver
" . Commercial-ptoperty
owners, however, say,
they're taking some
S~~W~ss
. undeserved heat for a sit- . ~eAsBaeQO QA~Bg~B t QDe glOBPio~lIs
uation that is far from all CONI)OIVIINILJIVI SKI-IId
• • their fault. Many land- fop os to come ho~,e
' - lords said they fought ~ ~ SI{I-OUT ON I.I]F'd' #6
their latest property valu- ~~Q ~g Here's your first opportunity to buy a
ations tooth and nail. 9 ; Deerbrook Condominium in over two ~
Furthermore, the prop- years. This three-level, 3,000 sq, ft.
erty-tax hike that has 1~oovoog°e ffop th~ ~op8e
decorator fumished four bedroom
retailers screaming is the 60sdness condominium has two master suites plus
~~Q9~ ~ ~l~~~erv
result of factors beyond a Q~ two guest suites. Breakfast area, outdoor
property owncr's conttol, hot tub, 2 fireplaces and a garage make this
' • accordin count otf~- - Rowland Krupp
. g ro y a fabulous rental properry. L.ots of
cials, inciuaing scatewtdc O'Leary's Piaza Pub light and great views. $1,495,000
tax Wl«ies• . Call Patrice Ben-Hamoo.
Some landlords,
-
, ' - added Rob Snyder, man
ager of the Ute City LOWEST PRICE WEST END HOME VICTORIA SQUARE HOh
R~ Banque building and the : Cozy home near Music tent on5,000 sq. [t. lot. Great cental This charming Wesl End Vicio
. a='. Aspen Block building, ;i property. $647,000. Call Patrice Ben-Hamoo. W. Bleekcr, faces Aspen Mour
. " arc committed to Icasing space to ment to Aspen with their products HORSE RANCH - LOT #79 bedrooms and five and•one-halt '
, iocally own6d businesses if they and pricing, locals are quick to L.ocated at the top of Horse Ranch, this is the best lot that Call Chadic Weaver.
,
, can. Ideally, another local business point out. wiil ever be availabie. Buiid up ro 5,000 FAR. $625,000. PANORAMA RANCHES I
will occupy the Ute City Banque "The great lament in this town a Call Chadie Weaver. Build the homc o( your dreams c
- - space, ha said, few years ago was you couldn't HORSE RANCH - LOT p 63 ` Excepi'
"A locally owned business buy a pair of underwean cere," Overlooking the Snowmass Valiey. Build up to 5,000 subdiv : .
would be our first preferenee - Mazza rccalled. square teet on this panoramic property. $515,000. $149,SW. Call Janel Milchell.
we're not elosing our options, "I don't think the national Cati Chariie Weaver. RULISON- HORSE & CA
' eithe Snyder said. chains are the bad guys," Fyrwald VICfORIA SQUARE HOME This 40.95 acre parcei is iotal
"We're not realiy crazy about agreed. "They have as much right This charming WEst End Victorian home loceied at 708 Excellent dilch water righls. ?
Aspen becoming a Cherry Ctcek to be here as anybody else." W. Bleeker, faces Aspen Mountain and consists of five al[al[a. Exempt domestic well
Mall without a mof on it," Snydcr Sfill, Fynvald cringes at the idea ~ bedrooms and five and-one•half balhs. $1,695,000. Trcmendous 360degrce vPcws.
added. "That's„not why we came of ttvning over itis Cooper Avenue C811 Charlie Woaver. Call Janet C. Mitchcll.
' here eithe.r." ' Mall spot to a chain;" although.he is '
, ' Rental rates for commercial approachedregularly. 9
space, have been on the.rise in `My heart won't let me do that, ln~~~~~~~~~ S ]PICKS Ta((~e a (oc
~ Aspen, but so are the prices retail- but at some pointryou have"to
ers chargc for goods, argueci•lbny : think,'God, am I making a smart
• s ' business deeision by saymg ~ EI~IJOY THl
no7' " Fyrwald said. "Even ~ from Independ,
though financially, it might Mountain. This
• dgt°ffi to0Ugh $O CoQi19pe$e make sense, emotionally,
it's not something I want to residence has all
, ~aBOflffit QDeoQ$0e dif~flo do." floor plan, anc
~ , . "It's just a shame the construction. 3
doQO't cepe Hf tBDey true heritage of this town is room, mud roon
being ruined by chain room, 2 mastcr s
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.
~S~ R09~If~~~ stores," argued to Barbara ondola.$2,195,(
Q49a
' Grimcs, owner of Gossamer
-John Hamwi, Wings. "They (chains) ere N~
' Little Annie's Eating House the ones lhat can sit here in ,
the off-season when there's -
' nobody in town and pay the
rent," she declared, although
she is dosing up shop at the
- EN,]OY THE RIVER!
Hotel Jerome, she said,
. . Mazza of M&W Procrties which because d'ut from Main Street dam- Aspen's most desirable River House is a
• owns and manages nne commer- ages her suede goods. short walk to the gondola. Dramatic
cial buildings in Aspen. IYs unfair Grimes said she would like ro architecture.I.og accents, excellent
and unrcalistic - to blame reopen, her shop elsewhere in ,WOrkmanship and floor plan.5 bedrooins, 5.,
° - landlords for charging more for pspen, but said high rents may • " 1l2 baths, media room, and wine cellar. ,
space than they did two decades make that impossible. $3r999,898Reduced to $3.600.000. , ~
ago, he saiJ. Despite the struggles and the ~ r ~ ~
"'They (retailers) aren't selling dire.predictions of an all=chain their products for the same price takeover, there are menChants who
they ware in 1972," he said. are making iL
' Mazza also rejects'the thcory . Little Annie's is doing well, `r that chain stores are somehow to though it's `Svith blood, sweat and EXCELLENT HORSE PROPERTY
blame. The chains aren't paying tears," Hamwi said. Great rental incom'e. Approximarely lA ecres witti excellcm water rights in Wingo
more than the going market fot McDonough's is here to stay, Junclion Basali, Main house plus 7 romal units. Potential tor $9,000 pxr month
~ rertt, he said. In som0 cases, Maz2a suys its owner, and Fyrwald and w rentet income wiih subdivision possibilities. Recently romodcled. Owner 5nencing
said, they're actually paying less Dinsmoor insist there's no place possible.81,200,000. .
per square foot because they'rq they'd rather be. ,,.r leasing (arge spaces. 1 wouldri't want to do business ELEGANT SUNRISE,
' - If chain stores are attractive as : anyplace else," Hamwi agreed.Bwutifully remodeled, targe, 2-Ieve1, 1 bedroom, 1-i/2 beth rnndominium with
tenants, he said, iPs hecause they're For all of them, Aspen's bright- exPansive Aspen Mountain views. QuiN cul-de-sac, small, qualily building.
. ~ .
dependable. "They pay the rent on est future probably lies in siriking a Beeutifully furnished, 5395,000.
time." , balance that leaves room for the . .
And the chains;• too, are driven . chains, but allows the independenE • 200 PRIVATE ACRES- MISSOURI HEIGHTS
by economics; said Mazza; eiting operations a reasonable chance at_ Magnifcent penoramic views. Rotiing topography: Privacy. Orte otthe lasi large
thefate of Esprif, a.national chain ° success. The melding means the, parcels in the Roaring Fork Velley. $900,000. •
~budet that closed'ifs doois ficre. Aspen of old is gorie, but that's not
Thc. Kcntucky Fiied Chicken necessarily bad. :$UY THE BEST LOT IN PITHIN GREEN
7 t 1.5 moslly Icvel ecres. E2,500,000. Plens included in purchase price. (Allows
outlet. in Aspen will'follow suiL "People say it's not like it was in gppp to 12,000 (t. home.
i'r~` •Thc restauiant will close at the cnd the '70s - well what is like it was ~ ~
,
of Apiil;"confirmed"franchise, in the '70s?" Dinsmoor said.
a owncr Scudett Adams; who' hopcs "Changc is a givcn:"
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4VAIL
TOu~r 75 South F'rontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR BMMEDIAT~ ~ELEASE
. April 5, 1996
Contact: Mark iViobley
Firefigh4er, Vail Fire Department
479-2250 fVionday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00
479-2258 Option #9, Voice fVlail
SECOND ANRBUAL BENEFIT GOLF TOURNP?IIAENT
The Vail Firefighters Association (VFFA) will host its Second Annual Benefit.Golf
Tournament fViay 29 at fihe Eagle-Vail Golf Course. This year's beneficiary wili be the
Red Cliff Fire Department.
Last year, proceeds generated from the goff tournament were donated to the Eagle
County F2ed Cross and its local disaster relief fund. A total of $1,500 was raised.
VVith the success of last year's tournament, the VFFA is hoping to exceed last year's
figure, and this can only be done with your participation. The VFFA is now seeking
donations from area merchants for Tee Box sponsorships, prize and gift donations, and
golfers looking for an opportunity to participate in a great cause.
iViuffigans will be offered to tournament participants, before, during, and after the
event. Each mulligan purchased gives you an even greater chance of winning one of
the many prizes being offered, and improving your score.
There will be a continental breakfast served to all participants at Mulligans
Restaurant, at the Eagle-Vail Golf Course club house, at 8 a.m. before the event.
The tournament format will be an Italian scramble, shotgun start at 9 a.m. Prizes will
(more)
RECYCLED PAPER
Benefit Golf Tournament/Add 1
be given for closest to the hole and the longest and shortest drives for both men and
women. A"split the pot hole" will also be offered with the winnings going to the golfer
and the Red Cliff Fire Department.
ff you are interested in playing, please contact Mark Mobley at the Vail Fire
Department, Monday through Friday at (970) 479-2250, or leave a voice mail message
at (970) 479-2258, option #9. Registration packets can be picked up at the Vail Fire
Department, Station One in the village, or can be faxed to you at your request.
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. PItEVIEW OF S It 1996 CAY.ENDAR OF EVENTS
MAY
Il Be44y IFord A9pine Gae°alens 476-0103
What: Highest alpine gardens in North AYUerica
Houa°se Open daily, dawn to dusk
4 Rockq MoaaeaQain News Women me IDistirerxioee 303-295-5911
What: Join the Hyatt and the Itocky Mountain News
in a slaute eo Colorado's most prominene
fundraisers. Event includes a gourffient,
• black-tie dinner, as well as an overnight
seay at the Hyatt.
W?nere: Hyatt Regency, Beaver Creek
5 High Courrngry Te°ack Mee4 . 479-2180
What: The kids have an oppornanity eo tese eheir
, running, jumping and throwing abilities against
themselves and their friends.
Wnerea Battle Mountain High School Teack `
• W6aene 8:30am registration/9am races begin
5 Cianco de Mayo Ce9ebaat6mn 8274240
. What: Celebration of Mexico's independence. Flag-salute
~
to both 1Vlexico and U.S. flags, inspirational speakers
will share hiscorical stories and local success stories
~ of Hispanics. Booths, a chila cook-off, Spanish
dancers, a enariachi band and more.
W9aeret Minturn
W8aen> Begins with Mariachi IViass 11:30am
25-29 1996 dEEPO Wn6tewater Fesk6va? 476-Il000 .
What: World-class kayakers visit the Vail Valley
eo compete on both Gore Creek and the Eagle Itider.
_ . - Wnereo Mintum and Vail >
May 25: Champion Interoational Whitewater Series
Demoastraeion, Gore Creek Slalom Raft Challenge
and Wet & Vdild Sports Expo - Gore Creek, Vail llillage
May 26: Down Rider Raft & ICayak Championships -
lEagle River, Minturn .
May 29: Champion International VVhitewater Series -
Eagle Itiver, Mintum 25 Gondola and Vasft Bahn open for Scenjc Rldes 476-9090 . .
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MAY i -
,31 Vail Alpine Garden Foumdation lecture 476-0103
What: Lecture with Angela Overy, Botanic author
_ Where: Manor Vail I.odge, Vail
VVlien: 7pm .
JUNE - -
- Children's Butter9ly Launch -476-0103 -
What: This is an educational elementary school program tnosted by the Betty Ford Alpine
. Gazden Foundation. Children release over 600 Painted Lady Butterflies in the park. -Free "How to Plant a Butterfly Gardee" works6op. Where: Ford Park, Vail
dVhen: l0am -
2-8 . Sporting Clays Week : 845-9200 . - :
VVhat: A shotgun instructional program. Where: Vail Rod and Gun Club, Wolcott
dVhen: Begins with welcome dinner on 6/2
3-7 Rocky Mountain Baseball Camp , 479-2280 . dVt?at: A baseball camp coached by Stan Sanchez of the University of Southern Colorado, for children
ages 6-18. Pre-registration requested.
L Where: Ford Park Softball Fields
- • dVhen: 9am - Noon . 8-July 7 Vail Valley FesQival of Flowers 476-0103
What: Annual coAnpetition celebrating the beauty of
flowers. VVFF also recognizes the best public
and private gardens and flower displays. Event
is hosted by the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, and
- includes:
- : 6/8 Vail Alpine Garden plant sale & workshops
6/14 Vai1 Alpine Garden Foundation lecture
6/22 Ea.rthfest 196 workshops and lectvres =6/28 Vail Alpine Gmrden Foundation ledure
7/7 Mndsummer Night benefit
8 Alp6ne Garden Plant Sale 476-0103
What: Hosted by the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and part of
the Vail Valley Festival of Flowers, ttus sale features .
annuals, perennials, unusual alpines, hanging baskets, free workshops, and more.
+`!d
Where: East Park'vng I.ot at entrance W Beaver Creek
When: 8am - Zpffi
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. +
JUNE
b~ Firee 'd'eaands Cour6s - Free Tenreis C9inics 479-2294
What: Come enjoy our fabulous courts and meet oue
vvonderful staff. You can start your tennis season
by trying che llail Tennis Center for free! Vde'll offec a free clinic from 9am.- noon, vvith free
court eime ehe entire day.
Where> llail Tennis Centec. Iteserve coures by phone. 9-Il~ Sportiuug C?ays Wak - 845-9200
What: A shotgun instructional program. . ;
W9neree Vail Rod and Gun Club, VVolcott
Wneaao Begins with vvelcome dinner on 6/9 -
Il346 Go?~ Weeks 845-9200
What: Golf instructional program led by Bob 'Y'oski.
Includes clinics, play and social events. - •
Where: Cordillera Golf Course and Sonnenalp Course in Singletree. 14 Vaa? ARpi¢ne Garden F'oundation lecture
Wnm8o Lecture with Glen Ellison, L,andscape Architect .
Wherea Christie I.odge, Avon
W9nen 7pm .
Ils Wi9d Wesstt C9na9u Cook-ogff 845-5753
What: The HO'I°TES'T competition in eovvvn! Over 30
~ Vail Valley restaurants competing for the coveted
~ bonors -and you can help judge!
. a Wheue: Creekside Park in Beaver Creek Il5-Il6 23raH AnnuaB Kung of the Mountain Doubles Volleyba9l 'd'ourmaanent 479-2280
What: Competieors from the western states meet in
Colorado's most exciting tournaments.
Wherea Nail Athletic Field and Ford Park
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Wneree Beaver Cceek Il ~~2 Go?P Weeks 845-9200
What: Golf instruceional program led by Bob Toski.
includes, clinics, play and social events. . W9aerea Cordillera Cnolf Course and Sonnenalp Course in Singletree.
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:17-21 Joe Folda Basketball Camp 479-2280
VNhat: A basketball camp for Grades 3-12, emphasizes fundamental
skills and, most importantly, having lots of fun. Pre-
registration requested.
Where: Battle hlountain High School Gym
When:- 9am - 3:30pm . , .
18 Budweiser Hot 3ummer Nights Concert 949-1999
Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail -
When: 6:30pm
_21-23 EarthFest '96 - A Celebration of our Envirorunent - 479-2291
. What: A festival to provide enjoyment and education
on our environment. Booths, free workshops, food, children's activities, free concert and more. . ' Where: ]Ford Park - ' . ~ . .
When: Beginning at 7pm on 6/21
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22 ' Trees For Vail - Spring planting • " . 479-2144
22-23 Festival of Natiores 949-4280
What: Intemational food, music and balloon festivat, . _
including a "Balloon-glow". -
VVhere: Nottingham Park, Avon -
~ When: Beginning at dawn on 6/22
' 23=39 Bob Johnson Hockey School 479-2271 :
i What: Top qualified instructors will aid in
developing and improving hockey skills. On-ice -
sessions and a daily video and lecture session
will be presented by the coaching staff.
Where: Dobson Icf; Arena
When: 7am - lOpm
23 12th Annual Beaver Creek 1Home Show 476-1876
What: A benefit for the Colorado Ski Museum - - _ ` this home ¢our features some of Beaver Creek's
finest homes..
When: 10am - Spm 25 Budweeser Hmt Suenmer Wights Concert 949-1999
Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater .
When: 6:30pm 28 Colorado Chitdreae's Chorale 949-1999
Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
When: 7pm
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28 Vaa? A?pbaue Garden Foundation lecture 496-0103
What: I.ecture with Andrew Pierce, Hudson Gardens
Director of Horticulture
Whea°ea Manor Vail L.odge, Vail
Whene 7pm
29 Bravofl Co?orado VaIfl Val9ey Mustc Festiva9 476-0206 .
What: Rochester Philharmonic Orchesera
Wheree Geratd R. Ford Amphitheater WQnene 6pm 30 ' Beaver Ca°eek Suenmer ConcerB Secies 476-7752
• Wherea Strawberry Park, Beaver Creek 30-Jaa8y 9 24gh Anuen~g Va68 II.acrosse Shootou4 479-2280
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What: 'd'his tournament is the largest and most •
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prestigious lacrosse competition in ehe U.S.
Once again, the field hosts masYers, womens
and an open division with teams from across the
U.S.A. and Canada. ~
Where: Ford Park and Vail Athletic Field
JULY
TB~ Jea~ie Heuga's 'Toyota l~ountain Bi1ce Express 949-9172
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Il Brado4 Co9orado Vab9'Va91ey Music Festava9 476-0206
What: Rachester Philharmonic Orchesera
Where: Gerald R. Ford Anphitheaeer
Wnenr 6pm
- 2 _ Bue6wedser Hog Saammer Nights Corecea°t 949-Il999
Wneree Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
When> 6:30pan
4-9 Vag A~enica Da~~ -
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16 Val?'s IFourth oP Ju8y Pamde -
What: Annual giant parade, witb floats galore Wherea From Vael Village to Lionshead . - ,
Wheeao Searts at 10am
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47 Vail Ameriea Days Continues.... 476-1000
4 Avon's "Salute to the CJSA" 9494280
What: The largest, most fiery fireworks display
in the Rocky Mountains and free concert.
- ' Where: Nottingham ]Park, Avon . . , . -
When: Dusk - , 4 Bravo: Colorado Vail Valley Muslc Festival 476-0206
What: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra - ` . patriotic concert -:_Complimentary
- - Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater dVhen: 3pm
5 Vail Fireworks - : 476-1000 :
Where: Golden Peak. Due to construction, viewing .
area will be Ford Park. - : When: Dusk
5 Lacrosse Shoot-Out, Youth Clinic 479-2280
What: Kids can be a part of the lacrosse tournament
by participating in this clinic. Free! z~,=
dVhere: Ford Park Athletic Field
dVhen: 4 - 6pm - ~ . 5 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival ` 476-0206 . What: Itochester Philharmonic Orchestra - Pops Concert .
~ dVhere: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater ;
VVhen: 6pm "
6 Mirnturn Fireworks 827-5645 . .
Where: Fireworks are set off from hillside on east side -
of town, visible from all town streets.
When: 9:30pm
- -76 -=-Bravoi Coloradu dail Valley Music Festival - 476-0206
What: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Patriotic -
Concert - Complimentary
Where: Village Green, Beaver Creek
When: Spm . .
7 • VaiPs Mountain Haus at the Covered Bridge 20Bh Annual Hillclienb 479-2280 ~
What: This 7.5 mile run with a 2,000 foot climb
in elevation, is a top-flight athletic challenge
which only the brave should attempt!
W6ere: Start at Vail Mountain Haus
When: 8:30am
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4-9 ~afl Amerrnce g?ays Continueso 0 0 < 476-1000
9 Madsanmmer 1`Iig9et Fes¢Bvall 476-0103
WDnaBe 'g'he Vail Alpine Garden Foundation and President
and Mrs. Ford host this annual reception to
benefit ehe Betty Ford Gardens.-'I'he benefit will
also honor the ilail Valley Festival of Flowers
garden winners.
Where: Beety Ford Alpine Gardens
Wheauo 4pm
9 Braao? CoVoeado VaaR VaIley Music F'estivaB 4 J 6-0206
' Whate Rochester Philharmonic Orc6estra - Pops Concert
Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheaeer
Wnene 6pan 9 Budewe6ser IE$oB Sanmugeer N3ghBs Concer8 " 949-Il999
Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheaeer •
` Waen: 6:30pm
10 6Blh Anaaua9 Western IEYoea9own 845-2006
Wha4e Slifer Smith dc FramptonNail Associates Real Estate
Annual Fundraiser to benefit Eagle County libraries
...a foot-stompin' good time!
~ Where: Gareon's Saloon, Vail
. Wnene 6pm.
Coste Adults $50, Children 2-12 - $10 ~
IlIl BravoY Coloa~~~o VaIV Ya1?ey Music lFestsvafl 476-0206 .
Wnat: Soiree I
Where: Hilbert Itesidence, Beaver Creek
W9aeua: 6pm
ll~ Ce9ebratumn oP ILlffe ILuncheon 479-9260
W9sate Fundraiser for the Vail Brease Caacer Awareness
- _ Group, and Part 1 of ehe Run for the Hills weekend.
- Wheireo Vail Cascade Hotei & Club -
12 Brado8 Co?orado daI9 Valleyv A9[usic Fest6vaR 476-0206
W9aage Chamber Music Concert
Where: Botanic Gardens, Denver
WCnene 6pan .
0 Run ~or ae M?9s Sk and WaRk' 479-7260
Whato A competitive and non-compeeieive run through Vael Vifllage and the surrounding area. Proceeds will ;
suppoae breast cancer avvareness, educaeion and early
detection programs in Yhe Vail Valley. .
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13 Bravo! Colorado Vail VaIley Music Festjval 476-0206
What: Jazz -
Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
When: 6pm
13-14 Vail Arts Festjval 476-4255
- - When: 10am - 6pm ~
Where: Throughout Lionshead Village
14 Beaver -Creek Summer Concert Series 476-7752 '
Where: Strawberry Park, Beaver Creek . 14 Bravo! Colorado Vail Vulley Music Festival 476-0206
What: Soiree II
Where: TBD " -
When: 6Pm -
15 Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival .476-0206
What: Introduction to Chamber Music I
Where: The Vail Village Inn ;
When: 5:30pm 15-19 VISION Photography Workshop 476-4255
What: Workshop with John Shaw .
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' When: . 4
15-19 Al Bennett Volleyball Cs?mp 479-2280
What: Training tfor Middle School and High School
players.
Where: Battle Mountain High School Gymnasium ,
When: 9am - 4pm :
16 Budweiser Hot Summer Nights 949-1999
Where: Gerald R. Ford AmphiWeater .
When: 6:30pm ,
16 ' Bravo! Colorado Vail Valley Music Festival 476-0206 What: Chamber Music Classics I
Where: Chapel at Beaver Creek
When: 6pm
17 Braeo! Colorado Vaii Valley Music Festival 476-0206
What: Detroit Symphony Orchestra -
Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater -
When: 6pm . . , _
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ll~ BuadoY tCoBouado dai? Va91ey A9usic Fes4iva? 476-0206
What: Soiree III - Benefit Conceet
W0nerea King Creek Ranch, McCoy
Waeano 6pm
lls Gaaeod S9am Spoets I[..egends of Tennis 1-305-931-9250
What: A 4-day tennis package featuring tennis
, legends -Fred Stolle, Owen Davidson, Shervvood
Stewart and Dick Stockton. Together, the legends
share techniques and tigs wrieh you, the seudent,
in a smalt group setting. I'he program also includes
a parey, vdestern BBQ, an awards ceremony, a daily
• breakfast buffet and more...L,O'TS ARORE.
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Wnerea Beavee Ceeek T'ennis Ceneer.
19 Bravo? Co9orado Vaal Vaoiey Music FestaeaO 476-0206 -
What: Deeroit Symphony Orchestra
W11nereo Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
W?neene 6pm
21 Bravoo CoEorado Vaa? Val?ey Music Fest6vall 476-0206
What: Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Wheree Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
W?neno bpm
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21 Beaver Creek Sumdaaec Coeaceat Series 476-9952
~g Wnerea Stravuberry Park, Beaver Creek
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22 Bravo? Collorado Vaat Va9Qey Music Festiva0 476-0206 What: Inuoduction to Chamber ARusic II
Where: 'g'he I.odge at Vail
Whene 5:30pm .
22-26 Bastt YoanB9n Soerea° Camp 479-2280
What: Coach Bast and his staff of high school coaches
- - and 'collegiate players will focus on individual -
- atceneion and the fundamental skills of teamvNOrk. -
Pre-registraeion requested.
WUuee°ee Ford Park Softball Fields Whe¢ue 9:30am - 3pm
23 Baedeweuser HoB Sauaramer Noghts Corns.erB 949-1999
Wneree Gerald R. Ford /4mphitheater
W9neno 6:30pa~
Bravoo Co9oirado Vaal ValQey Music Festiva? 476-0206 . :
What: Chambee Music Classics 11 =
Whea°eo Chapel at Beaver Creek ~ .
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24 Bravo! Colorado Vall Valley Music Festival 476-0206
What: Detroit Symphony Orchestca - Pops Concert
-"Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
. When: 6pm 25 . Bravo! Colorado Vail Walley Music Festival 476-0206 ,
What: Detroit Symphony Orchestra - Family Concert
Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater .
When: l lam - COMPLIMENTARY! .
26 Bravo! Colorado Vail dalley Music Festival 476-0206
"When: Detroit Symphony Orchestra .
• Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater . ~When: 6pm - :
26-28 Vai9 Junlor Satellite Temnas Tournaunent 479-2294 :
What: A sanctioned USTA Regional Satellite toumament which
. draws some of the state's top players, the Junior .
Satellite us a great opportunity to see how you stack
up against the state's best.
Where: Vai( Tennis Center -
, 26-28 Thumderbiral Arts Festival, Avon 9494280 :
What: This juricd show of fine art will feature paintings in all
media, batiks, sculptures in copper, brass, welded
, metals, stone and wood, mixed media, pottery and
stained glass.
~ Where: Seasons Mall, Avon
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What: Professional Rodeo, exhibits, Eagle River Arts '
Festival, free entertainment, children's activities
and LOTS more!
Where: Eagle County Fairgrounds, Eagle .
-27 - ;,Avmn Triathllon ' - 9494280 .
~ VVhat: This event will encompass 800 meters of swimming, _
18 miles of bike riding and a five mile run in and :
around Avon. Whew!
27 Bravo! Colorado Gala Benefit Dinner 476-0206
Where: Chateau, Beaver Creek , . -
When: 6pm
28 Beaeer Creek Summer Cnncert Series 476-7752 Wfiere: Strawberry Park, Beaver Creek
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Waa4e One of ehe mose daring and beautiful challenges you
will ever accept. ltunners make the trek up to Piney
L,ake via Forest Service Roads.
Wnea°ee Start at Dobson Arena
When: 9am
28 Co9orado Mountain Co9@ege Home Tour in Arrovvt?ead 476-4040
Waate Tour some of che Vail Valley's mose beautiful hoffies
and help raise moneey for Coloeado Mountain College
student scholarships and faculty development.
• 28 BravoY Coloa~~~o Va6B Va9@ey Music FesBeva? 496-0206 .
Whage Deaoit Symphony Orchestra - Pops Concert
Wuereo Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
When: 6pm -
29 Bravo? Colorado Vai? dal?ey Music Festiva9 496-0206
Wha4< Introduceion to Chamber Music IdI
Where: The L,odge at Cordillera, Edwards
When: 5:30pm . 30 Braeoo Co90rad0 Vail Va89ey Music Festeea9 476-0206
WhaBa Cbamber Aliusic Classics ffi ~ Waeree Chapel at Beaver Creek -
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W9ueeee Daly Residence, Vail
Wlfneano 6pm
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-1 :.Bmvoo Co?orado Vai9 Valley Music Festivig - 476-0206
- WQsa4o All Baroque Concert
Wi1neree Chapel ae Beader Creek
When: 6pm
2 Bravo° Co0orado Vai8 Va99ey Music Fes4ival 476-0206
W6na4o Soiree V Whereo D'Agostino Residence, Beaver Creek -
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M 24' Vail Invitatlonal Socxer Tournament 479-2280
~ What: Top flight soccer teams from across the Western
United States are invited to Vail for the 25th
. yeari
-Where: Eagle-Vail Soccer field, Vail Athletic Field and Ford Park.
2 Vail International Performance Ensemble Series 949-1999
What: Performances featuring internationally renowned _
couples from some of the worid's finest ballet
companies. Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater -
• When: 7:30pm
3 Vail International Perforruiance Ensemble Series 949-1999
What: Performances featuring internationally renowned . .
couples from some of the world's finest ballet - ,
companies.
Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
When: 7:30pm -
34 Tripte Crown 4-on4 Valleyball Tournament 9494280
What: All the Valley's Volleyballers digging, setting
and spiking their weekend away! Men and women
from begenner to top flight are invited.
- , Where: Nottingham Park, Avon
34 ; VISION Photography Workshop with John Fieflder 4764255 .
What: Intended for students of all abilities. There will be a slide lecture and field session concentrating
on landscape color photography in this workshop. .
4 Vail International Performance Ensemble Series 949-1999 VVhat: Performances featuring intemationally renowned
couples frvm some of the world's finest ballet companies. -
- VVhere: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater - dVhen: 7:30pm
4 Beaver Creek Summer Concert Series 476-7752 Where: Strawberty Park, Beaver Creek .
4 Bravo! Colorado dail Valley Music Festivai 476-0206 .
What: Soiree VI
Where: Rogel Residence, Beaver Creek When: 6pm -
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6 Be-avo8 Co9orado Vaill VaB?ey Music Festival 476-0206
Wha4e Chamber ARusic Classics IV
Where: Chapel at Beaver Creek
Wnene bpm
1 Beaver Creek Summer Coeacert-Serees-- 496-7752
Wflneiree 3trawberry Park, Beaver Creek
7-IlIl VI[SIOR1 Pho4ograptay Workshop wtth Ga6en Roeve9l _ 476-4255
What< A pho2o workshop ihat integrates slide lectures
and field excursions with critique sessions.
Where:
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9 PaaeO Miac?ee99 Eveeeang oP Dance, Vail 949-1999
Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater -
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9-IlIl Vau~ Open anaB Senfioa Teaenis Champeonshlpa 479-2294
Whag: This event features divisions in open 35's, 45's
and 55's, and draws players all across the state
w6o come for the competition and fun. You must
be a registered US'TA member to compete.
Where: Vail 'g'ennis Center
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, 9-IlIl Chrysdeu- CaHanp Jeep ~ 476-Il000
Whate An invitation-only environmental festival of Jeep
owners. Events will include 4-wheel dgive training,
41y fishing tesson, an arts crafts fair and mountain
biking.
Where: Camp Hale
Ilo Kea9's Tr6agh9on 479-22$0
Wna4: A scaled-down version of ehe real thing, this
event allows youths to compete in their own age
- - = - - " - ~ groups; eesting eheir skills in swirnening, biking
- and running. -
Where: East Vail Racquet Club
Whena 9am race meeting/9:30am eace begins
10 Paanl N4che9U ]Evening of Danax 949-1999
Where: Geeald R. Ford Amphitheater Wheno 7:30ptn
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What: One of the most popular summer events held at Beaver Creek Resort, this is a juried exhibition
' of fine arts and crafts. Where: Beaver Creek Plaza
- - When: 10am = 6pm 11 Bolshoi Ballet Academy at Vail, Student Performance 949-1999
Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater ,
When: 2pm - ' 11 Beaver Creek Summer Concert Series . 476-7752 Where: Strawberry Park, Beaver Creek . 12-16 VI3ION Photography Workshop wfth Galen Rowell -476-4255
What: A photo workshop that integrates slide lectures -
and field excursions with critique sessions. Where:
When:
17-18 Eagle County Communuty Auction/Rummage Sale 476-5701
What: A community chest for the entire county, and _ A REALLY BIG community chest it is! Clothing,
appliances, books, baby stuff, furniture and
. baked goods is sold at a live auction. All the
. proceeds go to non-profit organizations throughout the counry. ARRIVE EARLY!
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~ Where: Maloit Park, Mintum
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18 Vail Athletic Club and Spa, 8k at 8,000 479-2280
What: A quick 8k through the heart of Vail Village! Bring your fastest shces and legs for this race. :
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Where: 5tart at Vail Athletic Club and Spa
When: 9am
18 - Beaver Creek Summer Concert Series - 476-7752
dVhere: Strawberry Park, Beaver Creek 18-20 Jerry Ford Invitational Golf Tournament 476-6330 ,
What: The 20th annual Celebrity Pro-am Golf Toumament
benefitting local charities throughout the Vail
Valley. Where: Vail Golf Club & Country Club of the Rockies
When: Begins with "Celebrity Shoot-Out" at lpm on 6/18 ,
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. What: A sear-studded variety show! Wheree Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Whene 6:30pern
2A "Ar4ists In 4Une Gaedeaa"9-vadfl- 476-0103
What: Recognized areists will paine scenes from.within
ehe Gardens. Feee.
WBueree Betey Ford Alpine Gardens
Wifuens llam .
24 A~on Summea~Fest 949-4280
. What: Celebrating Sumraer vvieh aBIG RIANIE band, which
has yee to be named, and a varieey of events in
Rtottingbam Park..
24 Se9euut Ae°Q Aucthon wath VV Gallesy Assmciataon 476-0103
What: The Vail Valley Gallery Assaciation and The Vail
. Alpine Garden Foundation host a fundraiser, hors
d'auvres reception and silent auceion.
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WRetns 24-25 Eag9e Coaaungy Community Auction/Iturnrnage Sa?e aontinues.ee 476-570Il
What: Clothing, appliances, books, baby stuff, furniture
~ and baked goods..... AL.L, I'I'EN[S 50% OFFi
~ Wnereo Maloit Park, Minturn
. ~ Be-aver cCreeEs Saurnmer Coneert 3eries 476-9752 .
Wneret Strawberry Park, Beaver Creek
30-Sepg 8 V.A. Ten4 Sale 845-2640
What: VA's answer to a ware6ouse clearance! Brand
new and used skis, bikes, glasses, goggles,
softgoocls and ot6er sporting equipment discounted
- _ _ - _ - A'Y' L,EAS'T 50%! -
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Wheaea 10am - 8pm
'II'EgD Jemie Hean~a Gotg IExpres§ 949-9192
What: Four-person scramble Golf Touenament helping
benefit The Jimmie Heuga Center for AhS.
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:31 Mushroortn Hunt at The Lodge at dail 476-5011
. What: L.ed by an expert from the Colorado Mycological -
Society, everyone shoutd bring a picnic lunch to
enjoy while searching for wild mushrooms. After
the hunt, the experts will educate the foragers
on their finds and dinner (featuring the fungi harvest
of the day) will round out the event. Where: The Lodge at Vail .
31-Sept 1 19th Annual Mlnturn Craft Fair.' : 827-5645 What: A family event featuring crafts, foods,
chiidren's activities and carnival, to. help
• raise funds for the Minturn Library and the '
Volunteer Fire Department. 31-Sept 2 22nd Annual Labor Day Softball Tourney 479-2280
What: Year after year, this event has become one of the most popular mountain so8ba11 toumaments . in Colorado. Both competitive and recreational . 'n
divisions are offered to accommodate everyone.
Where: Ford Park Softball Fields -
31-Sept 2 Vail Jazz Party , 949-5085
What: A gathering of musical titans playing for, and
. interacting with, an intimate group of guests.
, The Phil Woods Quintet, The Roy Hargrove Quintet, . The Kenny Banon Trio, Jay Leonhart, Benny Green... .
the list goes on.
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Where: Vail Cascade Hotel & Club 'SEPTEMBER ~
1 Rubber Duck Race, Vail Village 479-2279 _
VVhat: What a sight! 5,000 bobbing yellow duckies = - - floating aimlessly down Gore Creek sunounded
by cheering children, dogs and other organized
chaos! The event raises funds for the Vail
Nature Center. Where: Gore Creek Promenade
1 Beaver Creek Summer Concert Series 476-7752
Where: Strawberry Park, Beaver Creek ~2 Adopt a Plant with VAGr, Vail 476-0103 .
, What: Locals and visitors can receive a free plant from the Alpine Gardens. ~
Where: Betty Ford Alpine Gardens -
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W6aaHa A five-kilometer run around NotYingham Lalce.
6-~ BudLighB ~S Towa Championships 476-Il233
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Wha4e Culinary delights offered by Beaver Creek
reseauranYS.
• 9,8 Beaeer Cu~eek 'd'a~o Day Music Festiva8 476-9952 .
Whea°ee Serawberry Park, Beaver Creek
Il6-2Il Co9oeado Grauud - 1,000 Mle Odyssey -
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21-22 Vail Oklober1Fest 196 496-1000
W&nato What better place to have a celebration of .
German and Bavarian heritage than our own Vail
i/alley? The Bavarian and alpine villages of Vail
and I.ionshead come alive at the height of autumn
color as Oktoberfese brings Vail outdoors. A
o sereet festival with entertainers, bands, children's ~ aceivities, greae food and, of course, the tinese
beers of Germany and Belgium.
Where: '['hroughout Vail and Lionshead Villages.
22 Vail Moun4a6n SCShooB Home Tour, 25th Aneaaversary 476-6126
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W8nato 'fhe 25t6 annual Vail Mountain Schoal Home Tour
raises scholarship funds for Vail Mouneain School
studenes. 'd'he tours will eake 2-2 1/2 bours and
_ - _ - - - _ tour 'six of ehe most elegant homes in Vail. -
- Transportaeion is provided from the 'franspoatation
Centee from 10am - 4pm.
22 Vail TraiD Runn 479-2280 :
Wna4.o A beautiful lOK run winding through golden
aspen and evergreen conifers on the lower slopes
of Vail Mountain. WQue¢eo Start at Alfalfa's Market in Crossroads .
Wueeno 10am
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29-Oct 4 EXPLORE, Beaver Creek 1-800-298-4242
What: A learning vacation for adults over age 50. .
Topics ezplored include global political issues;
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TOWN OF ~AIL
75 South Frontage Iload
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
MED@A ADVISORY
April 5, 1996
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115
Community Information Office
TOV COMMUNffY SURvEY 70 HiT THE MAILBoxEs NEx~ ~~EK
The Town of Vail's ninth annual community survey hits the streets next week. The 50-
question survey asks individuals to prioritize and evaluate levels of satisfaction for
numerous services, such as street repair, snow removal, bus service, police and fire
protection, development review and library services. Respondents also are asked to
provide their opinions on affordable housing policies, sense of community,
regionalization, the condition of the Vllest Vail Interchange, utilization of Ford Park and
suggestions for addressing the town's flattening sales tax revenues. Comments will be
used to help establish budget and management priorities for 1997 and beyond.
The survey was prepared with the assistance of RRC Associates, a Boulder-based
research firm, following input from four focus groups representing 40 community
. members. The survey is being mailed to approximately 5,000 residents and business
owners, plus another 2,000 second homeowners. Anyone else vuho would like to fill out
the survey is welcome to do so by calling the town's Community Information Office at
479-2115. The deadline to return the survey is April 19.
DON'°it' F0RGET Af~OUT TBiE PULBS/GOLF COUFiSE BFiIDGE CLOSl9RE
Beginning Monday (4-8), the Pulis/Golf Course bridge will be closed to pedestrian,
bicycle and vehicular traffic until July 1 to allow for demolition and construction of a
new bridge at the intersection of South Frontage Road and Vail Valley Drive. All
- vehicles will be rerouted by Golden Peak at the Blue Cow Chute entrance to Vail Valley
Drive. The $600,000 project is funded by an 80-20 (percent) federal grant, with the
Towrn of Vail picking up $125,000. Once completed, the bridge will be widened to
accommodate the turning movements of larger vehicles, in particular, Town of Vail
buses. The project also will include numerous aesthetic improvements in serving as a
gateway to the Golf Course. The project contractor is Duckles Construction of
Steamboat Springs. For specific questions related to the construction, contact Greg
Hall, town engineer, at 479-2160.
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: d~at the local`pol~tics were mudi;siean: I havealwaysfelt, :~ways clear for a safe acrival herein Vail.
that if a candidate can't win a race 6ased on tus or hec mer- P?s I reflect back tmugh the yeais, I iiave seen many
its, then he or she should not be mmning. repairs and-upgrades_perforcned by this depamnent and we
ABSOLUTELY nQtlring icritates most voters more,than afl Pass over the areas that these pmfessionals from the pub-'
a candidat~, garty or,:speci~l intieiest groap~.~iigging up _lic works departmen[ have completed. We take for gisiited~`
ihings from an opponent's past and:somehow-leaking it to atkd grow,to expect this quaIity and always get tfieir bast and
the press:,It:gives us a message:abaut~ the charac[er of the,:: -nothing-less. ; - . , . . . , . : candidate if this is, the only way they dunk they ran win! IF" A big thanks gaas out to all of the,public works depart-
' say if you are the type-of pelson to use those tactics, then ment employces forianother great. season and most of, all
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you should sign your name their helpful, professional attention to die town.'.s nceds.
Ananfle lEgkn Steve:iVlcSpadden - . . . . EgHe Vail'Manageanent Co.
Kudos. to public worki foll~~1'~` : Thanks, Mad 1Viountaui oi°gB~eTs .
On a°cecenU commute to _Vail, :I observ eB several "=.Oii behalf of the Mad Mountain Marathon txganizing:
.employces frvm the public works.clepartment worldng dili- committee, I would like to heartily thank all the volunteers~:
gendy on a trash detail along Interstate 70.'Ihis is a joti that who made this eventpossilile. Without your dedication,
would not be necessary, if, paople would use.their trash bath on.and off the hill, this exhilarating event.would not
receptacles instead of the trighways. . work. Thanks to qou; many spectators and 3%39 pacticipaats
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As'I passed by, I'found myself thipking this is a g~up..,=,. enjoyed. an -action-packed and fun-filled day, of staing and
- that seems to taZce on any duty asked bf thern and complete <; ; great company
it withoaf any questions.asked-in a pi-ofessional-fashionr I,. .-Rick-Bolduc: am sure we all take for granted we have just gone through MMM orgaaeiaing comtnitttee . ~ 'q~-n
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John Frew9 Pyesident Vail Cascade
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8:00 - 8:30 Registration
8:30 - 9:15 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Bruce L. Likoff; Esq., Program Co-Chair
Current Issues; Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act Holme Roberts & Owen, Denver
9:15 - 10:00 RECENT DEVELOPMENT TRENDS Peter )amar, AICP, President
land Use RegulaUon; Growth A4anagement; Development Peter Jamar rtssociates, Inc., Vai!
10:00 - 10:30 PERMITS Kevin B. Lindahl, Esq.
Wetlands; Species; Forest Service Lindahl Associates, Eagle
10:30 - 10:45 Break
10:45 - 11:30 REGULATORY TAKINGS Thomas Ragonetti, Esq.
Vested Righcs Otten, Johnson, Robinson, Neff & Ragonetti, Denver
11:30 - 12:15 SUBDIVISION STATUTES Rebecca Anderson Fischer, Esq.
Recent Legislation; Exemptions; Update on Sherman & Howard, Denver
. Interstate Land Sales Regulation; Disclosure
12:15 - 1:30 Lunch Break
1:30 - 2:1 S KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: John Frew, Esq., President
THE FUTURE OF THE SKI INDUSTRY Colorado Ski Country USA
2:15 - 3:00 BUYING MOUNTAIN PROPERTY Beat U. Steiner, Esq.
The Obvious, the Unique and the Obscure; Due Diligence Steiner, Darling & Hutchinson, Denver
3:00 - 3:15 Break
3:15 - 3:45 FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES Ira Sampson, Executive Vice President
Recreational rlrea and Residentia! Financing Sonnenblick-Goldman Co., Denver
3:45 - 4:30 CONSTRUCTION ISSUES Durward E. Timmons, Esq.
Project Delivery Methods; ldentification of Claims;. Sherman & Howard, Colorado Springs
Delay, Disruption and Acceleration
4:30 - 4:45 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - A PANEL PRESENTATION Members of the Faculty
. L O C A T 1 O N & A C C O M M O D A T! O N S The Seminar will be held at the elegant Vail Cascade Hotel &
Club (formerly the Westin Hotel), 1300 Westhaven Drive, Vail,
CO 81657. The hotel offers many summertime activities,
including access to Vail Valley's five championship golf courses
and a full-service health facility featuring a 30,000 square foot
health club, four indoor and three outdoor tennis courts,
rac9uetball, s9uash, and Nautilus. Close bY You will find
shopping, mountain biking, and more. A block of rooms starting
at the special nightly rate of $115 has been set aside until May
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8:30 - 8:45 IN7RODUCTION Robert A. Holmes, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Fairfield and Woods, Denver
8:45 - 9:30 MASTER PLANNED GOLF RESORTS Douglas A. Dodds,.Esq.
Goif Course Management Agreements; Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, Los ,9ngeles
Struciuring Developer Controi; Allocation
of Golf Membership and Use fbghts;
Special Provisions in Declarations of Covenants, Conditlons and Restrictions
9:30 - 10:15 CASE STUDY: WIfVTER PARK VILLAGE Michael J. Repucci, Project MMlanager
U.S. Forest Service Land Exchange; Winter Park Village, Inc., Winter Park
. Development tifaster Planning;
Coordination With Land Planners,
Architects, and Engineers;
The Changing Face of lvinter Park
' 10:15 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 11:30 CURREMT ISSUES Harry B. Mosgrove, President & CEO
Dealing With Growth Management; Copper Mountain, Inc., Copper h?ourtain
Employee Housing; TransportaUon; Michael J. Repucci
Financing .
11:30 - 12:30 ETHICS COIVSIDERATIONS Mark H. Boscoe, Esq.
The Role of the Lawyer and Arnold & Porter, Denver
the Real Estate Professional
. 2:00 p.m. COLF WITH THE fACULTY
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MountaminResort Development' A B O U T T H E P R O G R A M
Information You Need Topics to be Covered:
In ji,st two ciays, leam how to cJeal successiully with the cc>rnplicatecl Reeent Development Trends
legal issues relating io mountain and resort real estaie clevelopment. • permits
An Outstanding Facuity Regulatory Takings
l hc regirm's Icading experts and practitioners will Isseinble tr>
provi(fe concise, a,rrent information, answer your questions, ancf ? Subdivision Statutes
orter practical solutions for overcoming obstades, as well as examine Buying Mountain Property
new development opportunities. The Future of the Ski Industry
Excellent Course Materials Financing Opportunoties
In addition, each attendee will receive a bound set of course
matenals, prepared by the faculty especially for this conference, to Construetion 9ssues
use as a study guide and to keep as a valuable tuture reterence. Master Planned Golf Resorts
Who Should Attend Case Study: Winter Park Village
This Seminar will be invaluable to private practitioners, Current Issues
entrepreneurs, governmental otficials, lenders and financing ~
Ethies Considerations
specialists, consuftants, real estate developers, land owners, city
planners, investors, and real estate protessionals. '
C L E I N T E R N A T I O N A L F A C U L T Y
ROBERT A. HOLMES, Program Co-Chair, is a Director anel Shareholder KEVIPV B. LINDAHL is the founder of,Lindahl Associates. Formerly, he
in Fairtielrf arxf Wocxls, practicing commercial real estate law. f-le is past senL~cJ as the Cagle Coiuriy Attexney. He has negotiated and dosed many
c:hair ot the Keal Estate Law and Tidcs 5edion of the Culorado [3ar real estate transactions.
Asscxiation. HARRY B. MOSGROVE is President and CEO of Copper Mountain, Inc.,
• BRUCE L. LIKOFF, Program Co-Chair, is a Member of Holme Roberts Chair oi.the Boa'rd of Colorado Ski Country USA, and President of the
8 Owen. He is experienced in commercial leasing and real estate Board of Ski the Summit. •
tinance, including numerous propeRy acquisitions and sales. TNOMAS J. RAGONE7T1 is a Senior Shareholder and Director of Otten,
JOHN FREW, Keynote Speaker, is President of Colorado Ski Country Johnson, Robinson, Neff 3 Ragonetti. His practice includes complex
U5A. Formerly, he practiced with the Denver law firm of Fairfield and govemment approvals and large scale development and construction.
Woocls. He has played a leadership role in numerous civic, political, and MICHAEL J. REPUCCI is the Project Manager tor Winter Park Village,
govemmental activities. Inc., the real estate development subsidiary of Winter Park Recreation
MARK H. BOSCOE is a Partner of Amold & Porter, where hic practice Association. He has responsibility tor the planningand development of
concentration includes.real estate developrnent. Hc has been a member Winter Park Village at the base of Winter Park Mountain.
of the Colorado Bar Association Ethics Committee since 1989. IRASAMPSON is Executive Vice President and founding Partner of the
DOUGIAS A. DODDS is a Parmer in the Business and Finance Section Denver office of Sonnenblick-Goldman, a real estate investment bank.
of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius in Los Angeles. He is ac[ively inuolved in BEAT U. STEINER is a Member of the Derner law firm of Steiner, Darling
resort and goli course matters. & Hutchinson. His practice focuses on_real estate and banking matters. .
REBECCA ANDERSON FISCHER is a Member in the Business and Real He has been actively involved in the purchase, sale, financing and .
Estate Department of Sherman & Howard. Her primary areas of practice development of numerous resort properties, including ski areas in
include resort planning, development and marketing. Colorado, Califomia, Vermont, and New Zealand.
PETER JMMR is President of Peter Jamar Associates, Inc., a land.use DURWARD E. TIMMONS is a Mernber of Sherman & Howard.
consulting tirm based in Vail. He has been involvecJ with land use Formerly, he was Regional Counsel for the Federal Highway •
planning and development issues in mountain resort areas for 18 years. Administration, where he specialized in construction contracting.
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let as wcll.
With that message, the local arts
mmmunity may be rescripting its .
approach to fund-raising and shifting the spot- • 2'`
light to its Irss aesthetic benefits. ~pe
Those bencfils took center stage this week
with release of an indepth rcport on the eco-
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nomic impact of the arts in Aspen/Snowmass. ,.~~i;:'• ,
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Its conclusion, in a word - make that a number - is $59.6 million.
That's the amount of money pumped into the . -r:;,:~;~±* ;p.•- .
l o c a l e c o n o m y l a s t y e a r b y t h e a rts i n A s p e n a n d p~>',,:
Snowmass Vllage, acoording to the study,
which was mmmissioned by the 21 member
organirrtions of the Aspen/Snowmass Coimcil
for the Arts, along with the A,tipen Chamber
Resort Association,'Ihe Gant condominiums,
the Aspen Foundaaon and the city of Aspen.
"Ihe council contracted with Richard
Wobbekind, dircctor of the Business Research
Division at the University of Colorado at Boul-
deti to collect data on the dollars spent by the
arts groups themselves, as well as by the audi-
ences they attracL
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prise to those with close ties to the arts com-
mtmity. 7tiese people have long believed that Photo illusrration
the arts are more lhan just "something to do in
O~brued on ~ 14d by David Sessions
and Roy Willey.
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The Cover Story ~
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~ CO^ti^ued fro^ PagB 1-A arrivc at a tolal cconomic impact oC $18.6 the summcrtimc" - thcy hclp crcatc a levcl million in dircct and sccondary spending
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of vitality that could not exist with skiing accordingto Wobbekind'smethodology. 1]''~1A~~s1(~~']r.1.a7i.bV11~ :
alonc. Thc spcnding multiplicr of 1.6 mcans that . ~ v va.a.s
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"It rcconfirms aun celicf - the art5 hcl - . °
p cacii $1 spent hy arts gc~ups crc2tcd an adJi- . . . ~ ; ' : : . . .
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kecp Aspcn's restauranLs, retail and lodging tional GO ccn~s of spending in the local econ- (,han earizer :effort by ~'CAH ,
alivc in the summcr omy. It was dcveloped . . . . . . .
months,•, said Annc ChaP- worth? hy the U.S. Department
man, cxccutivc dircclor of of Commerce, Durcau The mntribution Of'the.arts to the'Pitldn;County,econom'y.,is faz from a'static
the Council (or the Aru. of Economic Analysis, fguie;"if:thp:msulEs,of a newly:relcased:siudy on.Uie.local impact of ihe arts is
71ic council has always . based on state census ~mparecl to s state surdey eondueted in 1989
bclicved that local aris The arts, um ed almost_$60million mto the~As ?USnowmass:economy:in;..
information from Col P, P pe
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gmups and thciraudicnccs oradoskicountics. ;.1'995;~according,ta the'recently.,;completed study;:cond.ucted'by Richatd
play a kcy rolc in the cmn- Similarly, the 'Wob6eldnd, directorof te-Business Rasearch D~y~sion at the Univcrs~ty of Co1- :
omy, according to Robyn oia86 at Bouldet
. study estimaled spend ~
Mylcr, presidcnt of the "Irt 1989
ing by audience mem , the CtJ-$ouldBT Business RraelTCh Divtsion cqnduCtcci*,a state'wide
council's board of trustccs. bcrs at $25.6 million, stqdy on ttie;economic impactof the aris on behalf of the.Colorado;Couneil on'.f
"niis study pnovcs Qiat ~ which was also multi- .`die Arts and`Aumnnitie's:.That sfudy inelnded a section on`AspeNSnowmass that::;: :
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t; the arts arc plicd by LG to arrive at focpsed.on.seyen,:local atts organizatibn5'and audiences`.and'estimated a:
wc wcrc ri 'total`.;;:
an intcSral Part of bolh the cultwal and eco- act'ofsome$29:t1Uon
the $40.9 million total. The sum docs not im
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nomic hcalth of this mmmunity," she s:,id. include ticket purchases or oiLer spending at ' fie:19$9;study,used a;highe.r spendipg;multiplier.of-1.4: rneaning'.aetuaT;::...
"It putti a lot of validity into what wc in the the arls evcnts themsclves, but rather, repre- arts re lated; expendihues weie.mul6plied by,1:9: io amve`at the'$24'`im,lliott's`um
arts community havc bccn saying,° agrced senLs the additional dollars spent by patrons • The 1liultipltet tpe2n§ for°evety $1 Spent, 8n addihpnal'9Q Cettts.in'.secondary '
Robcrt liarth, president of the Aspcn Masic in the community, according to the report. ; e,zpenditiues;was_ c5lculated into.the_totel:.
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Fcstival'snd Schcwl. " It's nicc to havc - The~rieiv,est study'used a mul4pfler o£ 7. 6 somc documcnt~tion to back that up." Readjusting ihe 1989 total by usmg the 16 multipLer for companson purpos
Thc ncarly $60 million which es:would'result m a~$20:5 mithon impact for to`the arts iii Aspen/Snowmass.in
rescarchcrs concludcd was the arts'
"Our arts are woven into the 1989_ .
contribwion to the cconomy in 1995 ;.:,~Howeve4;since~only.seyen<Iocal.aiis;orgaaiiaGonsparticipated=iii.thc:1989'-..
came from two sources. Aboul $18.6 fabrie of the eommunity - 'sur4ey; one,of whiefi no longer esists, and'only 35 audience surveys,were;';~:;
million was spcnt by the arts organi7a- _ .;refpcnCd'.from:tNe four otganizationS.Ulat cxillected_theitY;at arts'events; it'.s•diEfi-:
tions thcrosclves and ncarl $41 mil- " ' - • Y It's what separates us grom c,u~i;to make meaningful eouipansnh.,'to the,:ie$yits:of-tHe"latest`study; according.; .
lion was gcncratcd through audicncc to the Aspen/Showma5s COUncil fo[ theArts ~
spcnding, according w the report. Other mountain resorts. I The new Pitkin Countystudy, commissioned.by the codncil and several other ,
Budgct information from 15 arts ~ :erispoce nsOrs, involved.analysi,s;of th,e.budg'ets of 151oce1 arts.gtoups'and 2,099audi-
S P Y ~P g want to keep that. `
rou s was ana zcd. Pari~c~~ aiin survers c'rculated aC:cv.enfs:pmduced ~yseve.n AspeaSno as
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wins arrorgani-°
wcrc: the Andcrson Ranch Arts Ccntcr, zations in.1995::;-, `.i:,`.'::.'?', , , ,d., <
Aspcn Att Muscum, nspcn t litcoricat - Robert Harth, lteseareHefs fpund the averaje uidividual who attends an art event m As Socicty, Aspcn Music Pcstival and ' Pep+•;~-,`.
Aspen Music Festival and Schoo! • sgudb as;a concert at e Music Tent or a show at:the'Aspen Art Ivlusewspends
School, DanccAspcn, 7azz Aspcn j'$25"on-tlckets and`.conc,essions:'at the, event:and a6out;$120.outsiJe:the erfor-,,i '
Snowmass, Aspcn IIallct Company and P ...:6
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mance;on oiigirig, shoPP1nS; 'dining,;eic.;::
School, Aspcn Community and Insti- . ~ , ; - `
At the siate level; the.1984 suivey calculated the total unpact of the~arts indus-
tutc Committcc, Aspcn Community ' in Ciitorado at $238.8 miilion:.The:Golorado;Couiicil on:ihe, Aits and Haman=::,,;.
Thcatrc, Aspcn Pilmfcst, ASpcNSnow- ~5' .
ities~is,.cnrreritly conducting its<fisf statewidejanaly"si,s of.ihe economic: im.pact of
mass Council for the ArLti, AsPcn Writcrs' Thc spending habiLs of atts patmns, along, the arts since 1984; according to ]ohn Willnne, associate duectot
Foundatiun, GrastiRcx>Ls TV Network, Intei- wilh information on audicnce demogaphics, e Couneil;hopes io compile,tbe data.tllis'§ummey he said.:, :'1. ..<c '
national Ucsign Contcrcncc in Aspcn and camc from survcys of audience membcrs. A:' Nationally,the aits pump.an e'stimated $37 bitlion into the U.S. economy;and
71ic Acpcn Inatilutc. total of 2,099 audicnce surve}' forms were c[e8te:'1'3;million J'obs, rePrted Charles:Ber
: . . . . - . . ~ . gman duiing,arr?PPearan ' ce in Aspen;
filled out and turned in at 1995 summer
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nciu:~l catih uutlays hy the organizatioas 'ilie ncarly $41 million in audience spend- ~ Bergtn is execuhve vice. pres~dent,and ehief ~operating o~cer of T'he Pol totalcd $11.6 million, accordinS ro the analy- •i~FQUndaRpn. Th~'prrv~te founclattott aids visual att~sts;internatioriat '
ing last
year includccl moncy spcnt on Icxlg- s y-,;
sis. 71~;u includcs munc . nt on cr.~onncl, ly. F~is loca eppearance was''sponsoied;by;the,Aspen/Snowmass;Councii for,ttie..:"~i
Y•?~ P ing, dining an8 shopping, ctc. Survcy icsulcs Arts.and the Aspen Art Mtiscum.~:;=`
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[oud, huiitiing, officc spacc and the dircct showcd 77 pcr(:cnt of arls patrons bought a • ~
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ant of pmducing cultural cvcnts. That $11.6 mcal or drinks beforc or after the event, a
milliun sum was thcn multi licd b 1.6 to • • •
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? enntinued Irom prevlous page thcir primary purpose for visiting. Mother role in the local cconomy, Carlson addcd. the study pmjccLs a tut1l job contribution ~
while 57 pcrccnt indicated they had gonc 11Z pcrccnt came to visit family or friends. 93 full-time positioac and 174 part-limc pxca
shopping before the event or wcre planning Presumably, dollars spent by lhose who 9hebtgp6ctuee With a{abor forcc, expcnses, rcvcnu
to go aftcrward. did not mme to the arca with an arts evcnt as While the proccss of pinning down the forecasts and bottom lines that look better i
i.odging expenses make up the greatest their primary goal cuuld have made their economic impact of the arts in Pitkin Counry black, the arts organi7atioac function like an
sharc, a1 $13.8 million, followed by food and way inro local cash registers anyway. "Ihcue is a complex procecs, so is the task of dcter- olhcr basiness - a rcaliry Ihat is somclimc
eirink pureha.ecs at $5.5 million and shopping visitors' purchascs, however, are incorporat- mining the role the arts play in the county's lost on the gencral puhlic bccause of thci
trips valued at $4.9 million, acmrding to the cd into the total spcnding attributed to the overall emnomic Qicture. nonpro6t naturc and fund-raising effort~
smdy. arts. Last year's sales tax rcvenucs in Aspen Chapman said.
Sixty perccnt of thosc surveycd came That's a difficult vaciable to address, teflect tota{ taxable saVcs of $320 million,
from out of [hc state to spend their tourist admitted Wobbekind. A visitor who attends a while Snowmass Village recordcd $99 mil- Donation ov inves4rnen4?
dollars herc, while 20 percent were from concert in Aspen and has dinner herc beiore- lion in taxable dollars spenL The approxi- Now, morc lhan cver, the arts communir
clscwhere in Colorado and 20 percent were hand may have dined out in Aspen even if mately $60 million generatcd by the arts wants to makc Pitkin County acutcly awai.
loral residents. therc was no concert. would conslitute 123 pcrccnt of the com- of its mntribution to the rcgiods ovcrall ecc•
"I could nevet honestly say they would bined taxable sales in the two mmmunities nomic hcalth. Wilh funding from the Natiur.
Wpea rum 9hesa peaple? never have spent Ihat moncy anyway,° he last ycar.
Thc surveys also indicate nearly 75 per- said. The Aspen Appraisal Group gcncr-
cent of the Aspcn/Snowmass arts audience is "But you do have a major chunk of pcople ates another mcasure of the local econ-
over age 40, with the 61-and-over age goup who come in just ro see arts events and thaPs omy - the gross arca product - "B ~~~~d h0pe F/m~ chePUsh
represcnting the single largest category. a boost to the eoonomy," Wobbekind added. derived from a combination of facto[s,
Annual ina>mes varied widely, although by "It helps provide summer tourism that bal- induding skier visils, rctail sales and the artS fOr vyha$ they do ¢oQ
far the largest numbcr earn an impressive ances with the winter demanJ for tourism" bnilding construction. Thc group's
$165,000 a year or more. The arts audiencc is Wobbekind would get no argumcnt 5om 1995 report placed the AspcnlSnow- ~uir lives - ouP soBl10s - l1Q0
also wcll-educatcd, with 83 pcrcent of the Doug Carlson, chicf financial officer for the mass economic output for 1994 al
rcspondcnes having earned at least a college Aspen Skiing Ca If anything, the study's $1.46 billion. addetlOn tO wha$ Ot doeg, ¢oP
degrcc and morc than 20 pcrcent holding conclusions understate the impoRance of the "I think we would still be a ski town
doctoratcs. arts on the economy, he said.: if the atts went away, but we'd have no _businessvA
In short, Aspcn's arts audicnce is rapidly "if we were just a simple ski town, I don't where close to a$1.4billion economy,"
aging, rcasonably wcalthy and impressively think we'J be positioned as well as we are;' Carlson sa;a. - Henry Young DanceAspen directo%
wcl6educatcd. Carlson said. "Being a year-round resort is Beyond the onslaught of numbcrs,
According to the audience surveys, 35.6 rcally key. 71iat kind of strong economy is however, is the real messagc the arts
percent of the arts patrons came to something a lot of resorts community hopes to convcy: that the
Aspcnl5nowmass specifically ro attend a cul- would like to mimic." arts are more lhan an incidcntal cultural,
tural evcnt, whilc 21.6 perccnt said the area ~ The Skico has never quality-of-life benefit that local resi-
was a"vacation dcstination" and 14.8 pcr- made a similar attempt to dents happen to bc lucky enough to cnjoy al Endowmcnt for thc Arts drying up ant
cent indicatcd recreational aclivities were assess the ski industry's year after year. ConcerLs, dance ptoductions ongoing fund-raising swggles at the loc:i
and theater performances aren't jact frivolous Ievel, the arts community hopes ro spread &
~ ~ niceties, they are part of the county's eco- word lhal mntributions to the arts both prc
nomic engine and a considcrable force help- serve the high culwral atmosphere oE the arc:
ing drive the ama's vitality. and suppoR the Icxal economy.
g5 - ~ ~ While iocal tesidents and visitors may "('Ihe study) undcrscores the importana
~ appreciate the diverse local arts sccne, the of the arts to hoth the quality of liCc hecc, bir
~ ca arts organizations feel the emnomic benefit also in driving salcs tax revcnues and hclpin~
. a0 lhey provide is often ovedooked, Chapman kecp the community vibraN," Harth said.
$
y said, a perception she hopes will be changed Unlikc many othcr charitics, gtts, sup
.g ~ as a result of the study findingc. port and contributions to the arts arc reall~
"I think, first and foremost, it's just for the investmcnts. 'I'hesc arc not donations thai
r•: ~ arts to be recognized as a viable enterprisc," simply disappcar into the cthcr," said Chriti-
r 5 ~~~ppp ~ agreed Lori Robinson, managing Jirector of tinc Nolen, dircctor of national funding foi
1azzAtipenSnowmass. the Aspen Music Festival and School.
Md the ans don't'ust um in dollars - "Tfiat's exactl whal we'vc bccn saYin
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0_ they provide jobs. Last year, the 15 organiza- about the arls, that this study shows."
ralat~dtoerta bye9a Iions employed 72 full-time staff inembers' The fagile naturc of arts funding soutcc.e
~~~~VtoArts edeift ;or 'OnS and 134 parl-fime workers, according to the and the imporlancc of cnsuring stable sup-
study. Using an employment multiplicr of 13, 0 cmt!lnued on follow(ng page
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port for a key component of the of the rcal estate transfer tax and DOYOUTHINKTHEGOVERNMENTSHOULD ~t~$ Wh
economy has spurred the creation of reallocation of its revenue, once the SEII fEDERAL LANDS TO HELP PAY
a special task force by The Aspen Wheeler Opera lIouse debt is OFFTNENATIONALDEBT? makes :
Institute's Community Forum. retired, to the arts in general. YES:
The 21-member task foree, co- In Denvey a scientific and cultur- 1•900- 336 • 2020 • ext. 538
chaired by Community Forum al facilities taxing district was (3200PQrminute,averageca111minNe,
board members Janet O'Grady and fortned to help support arts facili- averagecostsz.uoNOK~m~ancostt~o.oo~ Jcarunctte Darnaue5 is charged with ties, noted Nolen, a task force mem- 1•900- 336 • 2020 - ext. 539 m a
the task of studying and idcntifying ber and former executive director of permmule, average call 1 minute,
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Aspen and Snowmass Village. "Wdre trying to bc very creative 1-900- 336 - 2020 • ezt. 540
"Even if you don't lovc music or and open minded about what it ($2.00 perminute,averagecalllminNe,
the arts, we have to make the com- might take locally to ensure the sta- averaqe cosi s2.00, Ma)jmum cosi $10.00)
muni rcafize the arts arc im or- bili and success of these u s" What would the tather of our
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tant," O'Grady said. "You either Nolensaid. 1-900-336-2020•ext.541
love art and can't live without it or The task foxcc can take heart, ($2.00 perminNe, average ca112 minutes, b o b& g re g
there'sthepracticallevel - theeco- believes Harth, in the obviously Averagecos1S4.00,Maxim~.~ncaslS10.Q0)
me res~,ns wi9 ne tonvamed ~o Service provided t
nomic impact." strong support thc arts already ha've y01r senatorial ana
sources Congressional represeniatives brmonlhly. .
Seeking out stable funding in Aspen and Snowmass. "The arts m
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threatens their existence, said without it, he said.
O'Grady, who compares arts fund- "A lot of communities look at
ing to the dollars spent preserving dieir arts as a frill - I don't think
open space. Once it's gone, it's we do herc and I think that speaks G I V E N B I O M E D I C A L I 1
gonc, she said. volumes about our community,"
"There's not a lot you can do Hartli said. "Our arts are woven into F R E E P LI B L I C L lE C 7
once you've degraded the environ- thc fabric of the community - it's
ment - you can't get it back," what separates us from other moun-
O'Grady said. "Once you let the arts tain re.sorts. I want to keep that."
groups get to a crisis point, I'm not With the new emphasis on the Wednesday, April 10, 5:30 p.m.
surc you can always bring back thcir arts as an cconomic contributor,
-vitaliry. however, there are dhose who hopc lohn Armstroi?g, II, M.A., MD; Erich Loeu)
"I think what this community is the other reasons for retaining a
doing is loolcing ahead - not trying hcalthy arts community don't get
to rcact to a crisis later," she con- pushcd to a back seat in the balcony. ~~A Case Study in End-of-Life
cluded. "I wouid hope we cherish the arts from the Perspective of Patie
Thc task force, which has yet to for what they do for our lives -our Family and Society."
mcet, will tacklc iLs as.sigmmcnt with souls - in addition to what it docs
a collective open mind, according to for business," said Henry Young,
O'Grady. Possible funding sources director of DanceAspen: "I'm not .
include a loclgng tax, an added fec surc we'rc rcmcmbering that." Fo? tbc Advanccmrnt of Human Hcal rh
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'y~a~usTal~.uigs:~l1~ ega~x~be€p~e tfie I~ouse~ and Senate. Tn our discussion we ~
lot~ip~'=~ip~d~&l.. ardirig Pit.kin County's Rural and Remote'Zoning.
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~tkari ~~,5't~itit:$ ka'a,pasi#aflu i~ga~ding our Col~atj?'s zom~ing policies; hovvever,
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I. •'•.::~ia~il,`~ati.~ ~'.iai+Ae;-fW,'~~rt4;'lands within PitlCin County. T'he new-aorie district was the
. ."~aa~t3'?'~ ~fust t•~r'iaak~ixtg~the eQnipleic queseibn of dealing with development in
~ e~gtWly,~}~~1~:~~,,~~;i~";~~;b~s. T.,he;lands affected by RuralBr Rernote zoning must
ab0e-9,000 #t. in altitude, and mvre than 1%2 mile away
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pxIngs'-in''19;;~°~:.~s'~:in~ieient and vi'taI relationship between these lat~ds and
•;~~i~?i~~':;8kie ~ifacy.Cle oFaninials surviving in the motai.ns requirre that
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ovcr,tuzn ttue zoning has only succeeded in
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k •,~es~~s}~~wc::e~f'ti;tt~;~ti;~: i'appropria~e,~uses of laetd 'an the backcountry.
k4"6wiigh,--and local coritrol an+d.'de6ision rriaking by tbe
vv~~~~i~~.~~:~~~s~~•by,.a r6giilar piimary this- sumYner and elettion this
~na~~~#`~!~.t~ v'e:?~ouuif.y- Cor~nmissi~oner seats. Zheze is cloarly agnple
. . j . . fid~~eai:arid I.6mbte zorung via the ~political route, whether
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~a13-.FUg.p4W:W:*bUs•;y#Wiosted;iti-isriposixig statevdide restrietion on localland use
Ab0`it'1tS.jT21PaCt, 1'11lc5, aIld appg%CAb111Ly haVC t7CeY1
, • !;~R7~d.;~ t~t:~e.:los4 of value of land' holdings are not borne out by the facts.
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lopmemt interests on the valley flaor.
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yer sulasidy to extend.expensive Caiiney 5ervices to'
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